Common English Mistakes in Investor Pitches by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Investor Pitch in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

Dear Investors, wWe are excited to presentto you our innovative solution that hmakes sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very well-written – I just made a few minor changes to correct errors :) "

Dear Investors, We are excited to present to you our innovative solution that makes sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.

Dear Investors, we are excited to present you our innovative solution that has sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

Dear Investors,wWe are excited to present our innovative solution that will domake a significant impact ion the renewable energy sector. Our team has worked tirelessly to makedo a thorough research and development process, ensuring that our product meets the highest standards. We are confident that with your support, we can domake a difference in the market and make a positive change for the environment.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"There were some issues with make/do that needed to be changed, but good work overall!"

Dear Investors, We are excited to present our innovative solution that will make a significant impact on the renewable energy sector. Our team has worked tirelessly to do a thorough research and development process, ensuring that our product meets the highest standards. We are confident that with your support, we can make a difference in the market and make a positive change for the environment.

Dear Investors, we are excited to present our innovative solution that will do a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. Our team has worked tirelessly to make a thorough research and development process, ensuring that our product meets the highest standards. We are confident that with your support, we can do a difference in the market and make a positive change for the environment.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

Dear Investors, I ambeing very excited to present our innovative solution today. Our company ishavings a strong track record of success, and we areseeing a great opportunity in the market. By investing with us, you arejoining a team thatis constantly growings and ishavings a vision for the future.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to eliminate the misuse of the present continuous tense. Well done! "

Dear Investors, I am very excited to present our innovative solution today. Our company has a strong track record of success, and we see a great opportunity in the market. By investing with us, you join a team that constantly grows and has a vision for the future.

Dear Investors, I am being very excited to present our innovative solution today. Our company is having a strong track record of success, and we are seeing a great opportunity in the market. By investing with us, you are joining a team that is constantly growing and is having a vision for the future.