Final Capstone: Investment Proposal Deck

The Scenario

You're presenting a $2M investment proposal to the board. Create a compelling 6-slide deck.

Required Slides

1. Title Slide: "Proposal: Expand to European Market" 2. Opportunity Slide: Market size, growth potential 3. Approach Slide: How we'll enter the market 4. Financial Projections: ROI, timeline, investment needed 5. Risks & Mitigation: Key risks and our plans 6. Ask Slide: What you need from the board

Key Data Points

Opportunity:

European market: $500M, growing 15%/year

3 competitors, none dominant

Strong brand awareness (surveyed 2,000 consumers)

Approach:

Partnership with local distributor

Phase 1: UK & Germany (18 months)

Phase 2: France & Nordics (24 months)

Financials:

Investment: $2M over 24 months

Projected revenue: $8M by Year 3

ROI: 300% over 5 years

Risks:

Currency fluctuation (hedge strategy)

Regulatory compliance (local legal team)

Brand adaptation (consumer research ongoing)

The Ask:

Approve $2M investment

Authorize partnership negotiations

Decision needed by Feb 28

Grading Criteria

- All 6 slides with clear titles

Insight-driven headlines

Charts for financial data

Icons for risks

Under 40 words per slide

Consistent theme throughout

✓Requirements

Create a board-ready investment proposal with compelling narrative, clear data, and specific asks.