Chronicle —A modern format of presentations. Deliver impressive, interactive stories without the design guesswork.

We've been tracking Chronicle since their recent public beta launch, and honestly, we're impressed by what these "presentation nerds" have built. Founded by Mayuresh Patole and Tejas Gawande, Chronicle isn't just another presentation tool — it's their answer to the frustration we've all felt wrestling with PowerPoint at 2 AM before a big pitch.

The company raised $7.5 million in seed funding from Accel and Square Peg in 2023, and after months of refining their product with selective beta testers, they've opened the doors to everyone. Thousands of teams are already using it, which tells us they're onto something real.

The AI Magic Actually Works

Here's what caught our attention: Chronicle's AI doesn't just slap some templates together and call it a day. You can literally upload a raw document or brain dump, and it transforms that mess into a polished presentation draft. We've tested similar tools that promise this kind of magic, but Chronicle's execution feels more thoughtful.

The smart templates are particularly clever — whether you need a pitch deck for Series A funding or an all-hands update, the AI understands the context and structure. It's not perfect, but it's surprisingly good at getting you 80% of the way there.

Design Without the Designer

What we love most is how Chronicle handles the grunt work of design consistency. You can set your brand colors, fonts, and logos once, then let the platform maintain that visual identity across all your decks. For startups that can't afford a full-time designer but still need to look professional in front of investors, this is a game-changer.

The customization options strike a nice balance too — enough flexibility to make slides your own without overwhelming you with choices. We've seen tools that go too far in either direction, so Chronicle's middle ground feels just right.

Who Should Pay Attention

Chronicle is clearly targeting startups in their fundraising phase, and that focus shows. If you're building pitch decks for seed through Series A rounds, this tool was basically made for you. The founders understand that world intimately, and it comes through in every feature.

Teams doing regular internal presentations will also find value here, especially if design consistency matters to your company culture. At $30/month for pro features (the beta is free), it's positioned as a premium alternative to PowerPoint but still accessible for most teams.

We're curious to see how Chronicle evolves as they grow beyond their startup-focused roots. For now, though, they've built something genuinely useful for their target audience — and in the crowded presentation software space, that's no small feat.