Why Series A Pitches Now Include an Exit Route Slide

The Series A Show with Fexingo: Early-Stage Funding, Pitch Decks, and Startup Milestones · Aug 4, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a new trend in Series A pitch decks: the exit route slide. As 2026 brings public market turbulence and liquidity squeezes, founders are increasingly mapping potential acquisition paths and IPO scenarios before raising their Series A. Lucas breaks down why this shift is happening, citing the recent swings in high-growth tech stocks, and how investors are now demanding clarity on exit horizons. Luna brings in the example of an AI startup that used a clear exit strategy to close a competitive round. They discuss how this slide differs from traditional exit…