Drafting my first pre-traction investment memo

I am an analyst at a mid-size VC deploying a new fund and have been tasked with drafting an investment memo for a pre-revenue startup.
Is there anything I should be particularly emphasizing? I understand that it is all about the story.
The sections would be:
0. Executive summary/deal synopsis
1. Problem
2. Solution/offering
3. Market size
4. Competitors
5. Team
Anything that I missed?

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