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The first AI that generates professional slide design.

Zapdeck is a Berlin-based startup developing an AI-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to automate the creation of professional presentation slides. Founded in 2023 by Frederik Görtelmeyer, a former BCG consultant, and Riccardo, the previous technical CPO at InsurTech startup INZMO, the company aims to address the time-intensive process of slide creation for professional users. Görtelmeyer's experience in consulting, where professionals can spend over 15 hours weekly on presentations, directly inspired the venture. The platform's core function is to transform user inputs—such as bullet points, tables, voice notes, existing slides, or even layout sketches—into a selection of professional slide designs using artificial intelligence. A key differentiator is that the AI focuses on generating the slide's design and layout, rather than the content itself, to align with corporate identity standards. Users can then refine these designs using AI prompts or a drag-and-drop editor. The service targets demanding professional environments like management consultancies, strategy departments, and sales teams. Zapdeck's business model is B2B, providing a tool that integrates with existing workflows by allowing exports to PowerPoint and Google Slides. The platform also serves as a collaborative workspace for teams to structure ideas and build outlines. Features include the ability to import data from meeting recordings and whiteboards, use stock or AI-generated images, and connect to a company's private image library. The company emphasizes its security, stating it is fully GDPR compliant. In May 2024, Zapdeck raised $1 million in a Seed funding round. The company is backed by investors including HPI Ventures, Next Commerce Accelerator, and Media Lab Bayern. Additionally, Zapdeck has entered a strategic partnership with i-pointing, a German agency for professional PowerPoint presentations, which also invested in the pre-seed round to help tailor the product to specific user needs. Keywords: AI presentation software, slide design automation, professional presentations, SaaS, B2B, presentation design, slide layout generator, corporate presentations, management consulting tools, pitch decks, financial reports, drag-and-drop editor, PowerPoint integration, Google Slides integration, collaborative workspace, GDPR compliant, AI slide design, automated layout, presentation workflow, enterprise software — this profile has been compiled from public sources. The founders haven't yet claimed it.