
5 Marketing Assets Every Startup Needs Before Pitching for Series A
A clear, founder-friendly guide to pressure-test your narrative, systems, and traction before investor scrutiny.
By Series A, investors aren’t just evaluating your product - they’re assessing how clearly you communicate value and how focused your growth strategy is.
This guide breaks down the five marketing assets that help founders show readiness without overbuilding or guessing.
Inside the Guide
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How to clarify your positioning so investors “get it” fast
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The one-page customer journey investors quietly look for
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Why message consistency matters more than polish
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How to show focus without over-explaining your growth plan
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What proof of traction actually builds confidence - and what doesn’t
No tactics. No fluff. Just the assets that support a clear, repeatable story.
This Is For Founders Who Are…
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Preparing for or actively raising a Series A
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Seeing traction, but feeling unsure how clearly it comes across
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Tired of generic ‘do more marketing’ advice without context
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Looking to tighten their story before investor conversations heat up
Why This Guide Exists
Most marketing advice focuses on execution. Investors care more about clarity, focus, and signals of scalability.
This guide helps founders pressure-test what they already have — so the story carries forward even when they’re not in the room.

Created by Cultivate: Growth Marketing - helping founders translate momentum into investor-ready clarity.
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