About GRID
The Problem We See Every Day
“I've reviewed so many pitch decks in my life that I can spot the fatal mistakes within 30 seconds.”
After years evaluating startups at NMA Venture Capital, we've seen the same pattern repeat: Founders make preventable mistakes in their pitch decks. They bury their traction, present unclear problem statements, or fail to articulate their market opportunity effectively.
The frustrating part? These are fixable issues. Not fundamental business problems.
But there's a gap: VCs don't have time to give detailed feedback (reviewing 2,000+ decks per year), and founders can't afford €5,000–10,000 consultants.
GRID bridges that gap.
We've taken the pattern recognition from reviewing thousands of pitch decks and encoded it into AI agents that give you the same feedback a top-tier consultant would provide—for €9–29 per month instead of €5,000+ per engagement.
Who We Are
GRID is built by NMA Venture Capital GmbH, a Hamburg-based venture capital and advisory firm founded in 2015.
NMA Venture Capital has been deeply embedded in the European digital economy for over a decade, working at the intersection of innovation, capital, and strategic transformation. We've sat on both sides of the table — as investors evaluating startups and as advisors helping founders prepare for fundraising.
The Team
Nico Lumma
Managing Partner
Nico has been a driving force in the European digital economy since the late 1990s. His career spans media, technology, and venture capital, with over 25 years of experience in digital transformation.
- Founded NMA Venture Capital in 2015 as the next media accelerator together with the German press agency dpa
- Extensive experience in digital strategy and innovation
- Active in the European startup and VC ecosystem
- Regular speaker on digital transformation and entrepreneurship
“Founders keep making the same mistakes in their pitch decks. VCs don't have time to explain what's wrong. Consultants charge €5K–10K. There had to be a better way.”Connect on LinkedIn
Christoph Hüning
Managing Partner
Christoph brings deep expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and operational scaling to NMA Venture Capital.
With a background spanning technology, consulting, and venture building, Christoph has worked with startups and established companies across Europe to drive growth and strategic transformation.
At NMA Venture Capital, Christoph focuses on:
- Strategic advisory for portfolio companies
- Business development and partnership strategy
- Operational scaling and go-to-market execution
Our Philosophy
AI Should Deliver Real Value
We're not building “ChatGPT with a wrapper.” GRID uses specialized AI agents trained on the specific patterns VCs look for in pitch decks.
- Specific feedback, not generic advice
- Actionable recommendations
- VC perspective built in
- Almost unlimited iterations
Democratize Access to Expertise
The best feedback shouldn't require an existing network or €10K budget. Every founder — whether in Hamburg, Helsinki, or Haifa — deserves access to the same quality of pitch deck feedback that well-connected founders in London get.
Focus on What Actually Matters
We focus on the substantive issues that cause VCs to pass:
- Is your traction slide compelling?
- Does your problem statement resonate?
- Are your market size calcs credible?
- Does your team slide show expertise?
How GRID Works
Quick Score
Rapid analysis giving you a 0–100 score across six dimensions: Team, Market, Product, Traction, Financials, and Business Model.
Result: Know exactly what's weak and what to fix, in 30 seconds.
DIALECTIC Premium
Advanced evaluation based on academic research from TU Munich and Earlybird VC. A multi-agent AI system that simulates how VCs debate your startup.
Result: Understand the pro and contra arguments before you walk into the room.
Our Commitment
To Founders
- Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
- Real, actionable feedback
- Unlimited iterations on paid tiers
- No gatekeeping — everyone gets access
To VCs
- Better quality dealflow
- Time savings on initial screening
- Connection to founders with real traction
To the Ecosystem
- More meritocratic fundraising
- Reducing the well-connected advantage
- Great businesses funded regardless of location
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