--- title: "Pitches That Placed: How to Pitch Funding to CNBC - Blog" description: Learn how a successful pitch secured CNBC coverage for a major funding round, with insights on why it worked and tips for your own pitches. image: https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/Pitches%20That%20Placed-%20How%20to%20Pitch%20Funding%20to%20CNBC.jpg --- [![OnePitch](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/raw_assets/public/OnePitch_May2025/images/onepitch-logo-black.svg "OnePitch")](https://onepitch.co/) - [Product](https://onepitch.co/product-features/overview/) - Media Lists - [MFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/build) - [DFY Media Lists](https://onepitch.co/media-lists/dfy-media-list-submit/) - Resources - [AI Tools Hub](https://ai-hub.onepitch.co/) - [Contact](https://onepitch.co/contact-us/support) ## Pitches That Placed: How to Pitch Funding to CNBC ![Pitches That Placed: How to Pitch Funding to CNBC](https://blog.onepitch.co/hubfs/Pitches%20That%20Placed-%20How%20to%20Pitch%20Funding%20to%20CNBC.jpg) [Pitch Tips](https://blog.onepitch.co/tag/pitch-tips) On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed broadcast coverage on [**CNBC**](https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/12/12/roadrunner-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-revamp-waste-processing.html) for a high-dollar funding round for a big-name company.  Let’s see why this pitch worked:   ### **Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: ** *Subject line: Embargoed - \_\_\_\_\_ Secures $20M Series D Extension*   *Hi \_\_\_\_\_,* *\_\_\_\_\_\_, a leader in comprehensive sustainable waste management, has closed $20 million in a Series D extension round led by \_\_\_\_\_, the largest venture capital firm focused on technology for the global real estate industry. This totals $90M in funding in just 10 months for\_\_\_\_\_!* *The quick and dirty of it:* *- During a market that has proved to be difficult for growth, \_\_\_\_\_ has secured another $20M following a $70M Series D in January, and the acquisition of \_\_\_\_\_ in October. * *- The funds will support continued growth of \_\_\_\_\_’s core business and technology.* *\_\_\_\_\_ led this round following the close of its $500 million \_\_\_\_\_, the largest private fund formed to decarbonize the real estate industry.* *- \_\_\_\_\_ will support sustainable waste management streams for some of the world’s most prominent commercial real estate owners and operators.* *Can I share the full details with you for consideration? I can also connect you with \_\_\_\_\_, and\_\_\_\_\_, founder and CEO, \_\_\_\_\_.*   ### **Our PR bestie explains why it worked:** - “RoadRunner had notable growth during a time period that many startups struggled.” - “Access to an investor spokesperson in the climate industry.” - “Targeted a reporter who strictly covers climate and real estate.”   ![Line for blog](https://blog.onepitch.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20for%20blog.png?width=5052&height=192&name=Line%20for%20blog.png) ### Want to pitch 12 other journalists at CNBC? Click below to sign up for OnePitch and use these insights in your next pitch! [![Create Account](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3865253/d1acdb3e-583b-4d9f-9e3f-81729dd63ad2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3865253/d1acdb3e-583b-4d9f-9e3f-81729dd63ad2) ![Line for blog](https://blog.onepitch.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20for%20blog.png?width=5052&height=192&name=Line%20for%20blog.png)   \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   Want more tips for pitching? 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