Brand Identity Design
Investors judge the packaging before they read the content. A brand that feels inconsistent or generic signals that the team behind it operates the same way. We build brand identity design for startups and funded companies that make you look like you belong at the level you’re raising at, or growing into.
APM Monaco
A high-stakes board presentation for APM Monaco's Bucharest expansion — designed to earn alignment from stakeholders across multiple markets.
Real Madrid
An investor-facing presentation for one of the world's most recognized sports brands — built to communicate commercial value to a sophisticated global audience.
Artena
A 30-slide investor deck translating complex DeFi mechanics into a clear fundraising narrative with a defined three-tier structure.
MD ONBOARD
Full investor presentation rebuild for a healthcare technology platform. Clearer problem framing, sharper outcome proof, complete visual redesign.
Your brand is the first thing
investors judge you on.
The Differentiator
Built to carry across every touchpoint
A brand system isn't a logo. It's a set of decisions that work across your deck, your website, your one-pager, your email signature, and every investor touchpoint you'll ever use. We build it to be coherent everywhere — not just beautiful in one place.
Designed for your raise and your market
Founders think about brand in terms of customers. Investors are also an audience — and they read visual signals differently. We build brand identity design that positions you credibly in front of both.
Applied from day one
We don't hand off a brand guidelines PDF and leave. The system gets applied to your deck and primary materials as part of the engagement, so you see it working immediately — not just in theory.
Who Is This For
Built for founders and funded teams who need a visual foundation.
Pre-Seed & Seed Founders
You're building something new and you need to look the part. At this stage, most founders either rush the brand (a quick logo, a free template) or over-invest before the business has found its footing.
We help you build focused brand identity design that looks credible in front of early-stage investors — without the cost or timeline of an enterprise agency engagement. You get a system you can actually use and build on.
VC-Backed & Growth-Stage Companies
You raised your seed round with an early brand that served its purpose. Now your company has grown — new hires, new markets, new investor conversations — and the brand is showing its age.
We rebuild or refine brand identity design for VC-backed and growth-stage companies that have outgrown their original brand but aren't ready for a full rebrand. The goal is coherence: making everything you put in front of investors and customers look like it came from the same company.
What’s included
What's included in every project
Every board presentation design engagement includes the full scope — from narrative structure to final delivery in every format your governance process requires.
Strategy & Narrative
- Board narrative framework — how to sequence performance, risk, and decisions
- Slide copy refinement
- Slide-by-slide logic review against board governance expectations
- Pre-read vs. in-room presentation version guidance
Design
- Full slide design
- Brand and visual identity alignment
- Financial data visualization — performance dashboards, variance analysis, KPI slides
- Executive summary and one-page board briefing design
Delivery
- PowerPoint (.pptx)— fully editable
- Figma/Figma Slides — for cloud access and sharing
- Google Slides — for cloud access and sharing
- PDF — clean, send-ready version
Support
- NDA signed before any files are shared (upon request)
- Direct communication with the design lead throughout
- Pre-read vs. live presentation version — built as separate documents
- IP transfers fully to you on payment
The Process
How a project works
Discovery Call
We start with a call to understand your company, your positioning, your audience, and what you currently have. We look at your competitors, your space, and where your brand identity design needs to go.
Brand Direction
We develop 2–3 distinct visual directions for you to review — each with a logo concept, color palette, and typographic approach. You choose a direction and we refine from there. No starting from scratch after this point.
System build
We build out the full brand system: complete logo suite, color and typography specifications, usage rules, and application to your primary materials. You get two structured revision rounds.
Final Delivery
You receive the full brand guidelines document, all logo files in every format, and your brand applied to the agreed deliverables. IP transfers to you on payment — the brand is yours entirely.
Timeline note:
Brand identity design projects are available in three packages — scope and timeline depend on the package and deliverables. Speak to us on the discovery call and we'll recommend the right fit.
What’s included
Our Clients Say It Best.
Wehda El Aridi Executive Director l CPO l CGO l CCO at MD ONBOARD
We've had the absolute pleasure of working with Kourosh and his team, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Their professionalism, creativity, and flexibility are second to none. Next Figures consistently deliver outstanding work, even under the tightest timelines, without ever compromising on quality. Their ability to take our ideas and turn them into visually stunning, impactful designs has been instrumental in elevating our brand. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone as talented and dedicated as Kourosh, and we are thrilled to continue this exciting journey together. If you're looking for someone who will exceed expectations and truly bring your vision to life, look no further!
Elizabeth Anne Rewey Seasoned Marketing Strategist and Implementation Expert
I have worked with Kourosh on a number of projects including a new website, an investor deck, marketing brochures, conference display designs, a newsletter, a brand book, and more. His work is excellent. They have an exceptional talent for developing breakthrough creative solutions across a wide range of corporate clients, while also delivering bold, innovative work for smaller startup ventures. Kourosh is fantastic to work with and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every project meets the highest standards. I highly recommend Kourosh and his team at NextFigures. They are an outstanding creative and design agency, combining strategic thinking, exceptional design, and unwavering dedication to delivering results.
- Questions? We’re glad you asked.
Do you design logos, or full brand systems?
Full brand systems. A logo without usage rules, a color system, and typographic guidelines isn't a brand — it's an asset without a framework. We build complete brand identity design systems that tell you and your team exactly how to use every element, so your brand looks consistent whether it's on a slide, a website, or a business card.
Can you align the brand system with our existing pitch deck and investor materials
Yes — in fact, that's often why founders come to us. We build brand identity design that carries across your pitch deck, one-pager, website, and every investor-facing material, so everything looks like it came from the same team. The deck is typically included as an application deliverable in the engagement.
We already have a logo. Can you build the rest of the brand system around it?
Yes. If the logo works, we keep it and build the color system, typography, and usage rules around it. If the logo is part of the problem, we'll tell you — and we can redesign it as part of the engagement.
How do you handle brand work for companies that are still defining their positioning?
We start with a positioning session before anything visual is built. Brand direction follows business direction — if you're not sure how to position the company yet, the visual system will reflect that uncertainty. We help you get clear on positioning first, then build the brand identity design to express it.
What makes a brand look credible to investors specifically
Investors read visual signals as proxies for judgment. Inconsistency signals carelessness. A generic look signals that the team didn't think deeply about differentiation. A brand that feels considered — where the visual choices reflect the company's positioning — signals that the people behind it have strong opinions and know how to execute. That's what we build toward.
How long does a brand identity design project take?
Timeline depends on the package. Essentials moves fastest; Full Brand is a more extended engagement. We'll walk you through the options on the discovery call and set a clear timeline based on your package and any deadlines driving it.
Do you work with international startups and VC-backed companies?
Yes. We work with founders and funded teams across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Remote-first, timezone-flexible, with structured review sessions at agreed times.
A direct conversation with the team
who'll handle your branding system & identity