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How to Write a Business Plan for Raising Venture Capital

Written by Dave Lavinsky

Are you looking for VC funding or funding from other potential investors?

You need a good business idea – and an excellent business plan.

Business planning and raising capital go hand-in-hand. An investor business plan is required for attracting a venture capital firm. And the desire to raise capital (whether from an individual “angel” investor or a venture capitalist) is often the key motivator in the business planning process.

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Writing an Investor-Ready Business Plan

Executive summary.

Goal of the executive summary : Stimulate and motivate the investor to learn more.

• Hook them on the first page. Most investors are inundated with business plans. Your first page must make them want to keep reading.
• Keep it simple. After reading the first page, investors often do not understand the business. If your business is truly complex, you can dive into the details later on.
• Be brief. The executive summary should be 2 to 4 pages in length.

Company Analysis

Goal of the company analysis section: Educate the investor about your company’s history and explain why your team is perfect to execute on the business opportunity.

• Give some history. Provide the background on the company, including date of formation, office location, legal structure, and stage of development.  
• Show off your track record. Detail prior accomplishments, including funding rounds, product launches, milestones reached, and partnerships secured, among others.
• Why you? Demonstrate your team’s unique unfair competitive advantage, whether it is technology, stellar management team, or key partnerships.

Industry Analysis

Goal of the industry analysis section: Prove that there is a real market for your product or service.

• Demonstrate the need – rather than the desire – for your product. Ideally, people are willing to pay money to satisfy this need.
• Cite credible sources when describing the size and growth of your market.
• Use independent research. If possible, source research through an independent research firm to enhance your credibility. For general market sizes and trends, we suggest citing at least two independent research firms.
• Focus on the “relevant” market size. For example, if you sell a portable biofeedback stress relief device, your relevant market is not the entire health care market. In determining the relevant market size, focus on the products or services that you will directly compete against.
• It’s not just a research report – each fact, figure, and projection should support your company’s prospects for success.
• Don’t ignore negative trends. Be sure to explain how your company would overcome potential negative trends. Such analysis will relieve investor concerns and enhance the plan’s credibility.
• Be prepared for due diligence. It’s critical that the data you present is verifiable since any serious investor will conduct extensive due diligence.

Customer Analysis

Goal of customer analysis section: Convey the needs of your potential customers and show how your company’s products and services satisfy those needs.

• Define your customers precisely. For example, it’s not adequate to say your company is targeting small businesses since there are several million of these.
• Detail their demographics. How many customers fit the definition? Where are these customers located? What is their average income?
• Identify the needs of these customers. Use data to demonstrate past actions (X% have purchased a similar product), future projections (X% said they would purchase the product), and/or implications (X% use a product/service which your product enhances).
• Explain what drives their decisions. For example, is price more important than quality?
• Detail the decision-making process. For example, will the customer seek multiple bids? Will the customer consult others in their organization before making a decision?

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Competitive Analysis

Goal of the competitive analysis section: Define the competition and demonstrate your competitive advantage.

• List competitors. Many companies make the mistake of conveying that they have few or no real competitors. From an investor’s standpoint, a competitor is something that fulfills the same need as your product. If you claim you have no competitors, you are seriously undermining the credibility of your business plans.
• Include direct and indirect competitors. Direct competitors serve the same target market with similar products. Indirect competitors serve the same target market with different products or different target markets with similar products.
• List public companies (when relevant, of course). A public company implies that the market size is big. This gives the assurance that if management executes well, the company has substantial profit and liquidity potential.
• Don’t just list competitors. Carefully describe their strengths and weaknesses, as well as the key drivers of competitive differentiation in the marketplace. And when describing competitors’ weaknesses, be sure to use objective information (e.g. market research).
• Demonstrate barriers to entry. In describing the competitive landscape, show how your business model creates competitive advantages, and – more importantly – defensible barriers to entry.

Marketing Plan

Goal of the marketing plan: Describe how your company will penetrate the market, deliver products/services, and retain customers.

• Products. Detail all current and future products and services – but focus primarily on the short-to-intermediate time horizon.
• Promotions. Explain exactly which marketing/advertising strategies will be used and why.
• Price. Be sure to provide a clear rationale for your pricing strategy.
• Place. Explain exactly how your products and services will be delivered to your customers.
• Detail your customer retention plan. Explain how you will retain your customers, whether through customer relationship management (CRM) applications, building network externalities, introducing ongoing value-added services, or other means.
• Define your partnerships. From an investor’s perspective, what partnership you have with whom is not nearly as important as the specific terms of the partnership. Be sure to document the specifics of the partnerships (e.g. how it will work, the financial terms, the types of customer leads expected from each partner, etc.).

Operations Plan

Goal of the operations plan: Present the action plan for executing your company’s vision.

• Concept vs. reality. The operations plan transforms business plans from concept into reality. Investors do not invest in concepts; they invest in reality. And the operations plan proves that the management team can execute your concept better than anybody else.
• Everyday processes. Detail the short-term processes and systems that provide your customers with your products and services.
• Business milestones. Lay out the significant long-term business milestones for the company, and prove that the team will execute on the long-term vision. A great way to present the milestones is to organize them into a chart with key milestones on the left side and target dates on the right side.
• Be consistent. Make sure that the milestone projections are consistent with the rest of the business plan – particularly the financial plan.
• Be aggressive but credible. Presenting a plan in which the company grows too quickly will show the naiveté of the team while presenting too conservative a growth plan will often fail to excite an early stage investor (who typically looks for a 10X return on her investment).

Financial Plan

Goal of the financial plan: Explain how your business will generate returns for your investors.

• Detail all revenue streams. Be sure to include all revenue streams. Depending on the type of business, these may include sales of products/services, referral revenues, advertising sales, licensing/royalty fees, and/or data sales.
• Be consistent with your Pro-forma statements. Pro-forma statements are projected financial statements. It is critical that these projections reflect the other sections of your newly formed business plan.
• Validate your assumptions and projections. The financial plan must detail your key assumptions, and it is critical that these assumptions are feasible. Be sure to use competitive research to validate your projections and assumptions versus the reality in your marketplace. Assessing and basing financial projections on those of similar firms will greatly validate the realism and maturity of the financial projections.
• Detail the uses of funds. Understandably, investors want to know what, specifically, you plan to do with their money. Uses of funds could include expenses involved with marketing, staffing, technology development, office space, among other uses.
• Provide a clear exit strategy. All investors are motivated by a clear picture of your exit strategy, or the timing and method through which they can “cash in” on their investment. Be sure to provide comparable examples of firms that have successfully exited. The most common exits are IPOs or acquisitions. And while the exact method is not always crucial, the investor wants to see this planning in order to better understand the management team’s motivation and commitment to building long-term value.

Above all, the business plan is a marketing document that helps to sell the investor on the business opportunity, the team, the strategy, and the potential for significant return on investment.

How to raise venture capital is a difficult and time-intensive challenge. There is no easy shortcut or silver bullet. However, you can greatly improve your chances of raising venture capital by writing a business plan that speaks directly to the investor’s perspective.

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Raising venture capital faqs, what is the purpose of a business plan for raising venture capital.

The purpose of writing a business plan for raising venture capital is to convince investors that the proposed new or existing company has a good chance of being successful and can earn them a favorable return on investment (ROI).

What Does VC Funding Entail?

VC funding is a type of financial transaction in which the venture capital firm invests in startup companies or early-stage companies. The firm invests its own capital (which it receives from other entities that invest in the VC firm) in these nascent companies with the goal of rapidly expanding them. Generally, early-stage companies use bootstrapping, self-funding, bank loans, and/or angel investment before raising their first round of venture capital. Companies might receive several rounds of VC funding.

What is a Typical Amount of Capital to Raise?

Typically, the first round (Series A) of venture capital amounts to $2-10 million. To raise that amount from VCs at the very start of your company is often very difficult. Rather, you should consider approaching angel investors and banks to provide initial financing to get you to the point at which venture capitalists are interested in providing funding. Gaining customer traction is generally the point in which VCs are ready to provide Series A financing. VCs will provide Series B funding, Series C funding, etc. to help continue to fund a company’s growth if the company seems poised for success. These funding rounds are usually much larger than Series A rounds.

How Long Does It Take For Investors To Decide If My Business Is Worth Investing In?

It varies from investor to investor, but prepare yourself to wait up to three months before receiving a check from a VC. The process typically includes sending the VC a teaser email to get their interest, following up with a business plan, giving a pitch presentation, and negotiating the terms of the funding round.

How Do I Find Venture Capitalists?

There are many venture capital firms and virtually all of them have websites and are thus fairly easy to find. There are also directories of them available on the internet. You may also be able to find VCs through personal introductions or by attending industry events. 

Look for VCs that have funded companies in your industry/sector, at your stage of development and in your geographical area.

What Capital Raising Options are Available For a Business?

There are four broad options for raising money or venture capital when you run a business. These include venture capital firms, angel investors, loans and venture debt, or bootstrapping.

Venture Capitalists

A Venture Capitalist is an investor that provides equity financing for companies that have already achieved some traction but lack the financial resources to scale up their operations. Their investment objective is typically to grow the company so it can be sold or go public at a later date so the VC can exit or cash in on their success.

Angel Investors

Angel investors are wealthy individuals who invest their own money into startup companies because they believe they will get an above-average return on their investment. They also invest if/when they like the entrepreneurs and/or management team, they are passionate about the concept, or if they’d like to get involved in an exciting new venture.

Loans and Venture Debt

Business loans or venture debt is money given to a company in return for interest and principal payments over time, but without the investor taking an ownership stake in the company. Such funding is typically issued by local banks. Debt funding is typically less expensive than equity financing, but it is much harder for early-stage companies to raise significant amounts of debt capital.

Bootstrapping

Bootstrapping is the process of a startup company funding its own growth from internal sources such as the founder's savings, loans from friends and family, or credit card debt.

Firms that are bootstrapped can grow at a more controlled rate while they achieve product-market fit before an angel investor or venture capital firm injects their money to scale up the company.

Bootstrapping is best for companies with low capital needs because there’s only so much you can raise in this manner. If you need millions of dollars, bootstrapping just won’t work and you’ll need to tap venture capital.

How exactly will your small business persuade these potential investors to sign a check? Once you know what type of capital you are trying to raise, you can develop business plans to suit their exact requirements.

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Venture Capital Business Plan

• Written By Dave Lavinsky

As a startup company, one of the most important things you can do is to create a business plan that will secure funding from venture capitalists. But what exactly is a business plan for a venture capitalist?

A business plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the business goals and strategies of a company seeking venture capital investment. It typically includes detailed information about the company’s product or service, market analysis, financial projections, and management team bios.

A business plan for potential investors must be well-written and well-presented to impress those looking to fund your business. It should clearly state why the company needs funding and how it will be used. The financial projections should be realistic and backed up by market research. The management team should be able to demonstrate their expertise in running a business.

If you are a startup company looking for venture capital investment, it is essential to create a well-crafted business plan that will impress potential investors.

Who are Venture Capitalists? 

A venture capitalist (VC) is an individual or firm that invests its capital in startup companies in exchange for ownership equity. They are typically looking for high-growth businesses with solid business plans and a team of experienced entrepreneurs.

VCs can provide much-needed capital to young companies, but they also bring expertise and guidance. In return for their investment, VCs typically require a seat on the company’s board of directors and a share of the profits.

What are Venture Capital Firms? 

A venture capital firm is an organization that invests money in startup companies in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the company. In return for their investment, venture capitalists typically require a seat on the company’s board of directors and a share of the profits.

There are many venture capital firms around the world, but not all of them are interested in investing in every type of company. It is important to do your research and find the right VC firm for your business.

Types of Venture Capital Investment

There are two main types of venture capital investment: equity financing and debt financing.

Equity financing is when VCs invest venture capital in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the company. This type of financing is typically used by early-stage companies that need a large amount of capital to get started. In return for their investment, VCs typically require a seat on the company’s board of directors and a share of the profits.

Debt financing is when VCs provide a loan of venture capital to the company in exchange for interest payments. This type of financing is typically used by more established companies that need a smaller amount of capital. In return for their investment, VCs typically require a personal guarantee from the company’s founders.

There are different stages of investment or funding for startup companies . They are:

Seed Funding

Seed funding is the earliest stage of venture capital investment. It typically goes to businesses just starting and has not yet launched their product or service. Seed funding can be used to cover the costs of research and development, marketing, and other early-stage expenses.

Series A Funding

Series A funding is the next stage of venture capital investment. It is typically used to finance the launch of a product or service, expand into new markets, or hire additional staff. Series A funding can also be used to cover the costs of marketing and advertising.

Series B Funding

Series B funding is a form of venture capital that is usually used to help a company grow at a faster pace. It can be used to finance the expansion of a business into new markets, hire additional staff, or develop new products or services.

Series C Funding

Series C funding is typically used by companies that are ready to go public or be acquired by another company. It can also be used to finance a major expansion, such as the opening of new offices or the launch of a new product line.

How to Raise Venture Capital and VC Funding

There are several ways to raise venture capital for your startup company. One option is to take out loans from family, friends, or banks. Another option is to sell equity in your company to a venture capitalist.

If you are selling equity in your company for venture capital, it is important to have a well-crafted business plan that will impress potential investors. Your business plan should include detailed information about your product or service, market analysis, financial projections, and management team bios.

You can also use crowdfunding platforms to raise capital from a large group of people. crowdfunding is a great way to get your business off the ground, but it is important to remember that you will be giving up a percentage of ownership in your company.

What Capital Raising Options are Available for a Business?

There are a few different types of capital-raising options available for businesses. The most common options are:

One option for raising capital is to take out loans from banks or other financial institutions. This type of financing is typically used by more established businesses that have a good credit history.

Venture Capital

Another option for raising capital is to take out investments from a venture capitalist. A venture capitalist is an individual or firm that invests money in startup companies in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the company.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a newer form of financing that allows businesses to raise money from a large group of people via the internet. There are several crowdfunding platforms available, such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

An IPO is when a company sells shares of stock to the public for the first time. This type of financing is typically used by more established companies that are looking to raise a large amount of capital.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans

The SBA is a government agency that provides loans to small businesses. These loans are typically used by businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing.

Which Capital Raising Option is Right for Your Business?

The type of capital-raising option that is right for your business will depend on many factors, such as the stage of your business, the amount of money you need to raise, and your credit history.

If you are just starting, you may want to consider crowdfunding or an SBA loan. If you have a good credit history, you may be able to get a bank loan. If you are looking to raise a large amount of money, you may want to consider an IPO.

No matter which option you choose, it is important to have a well-crafted business plan that will impress potential investors. Your business plan should include detailed information about your product or service, market analysis, financial projections, and management team bios.

Startup Companies Business Plan Template

If you are a startup company looking for venture capital investment, it is essential to create a well-crafted business plan that will impress potential investors. Use this business plan template to get started:

Executive Summary

The executive summary is a brief overview of your company’s history, mission, and objectives. It should be no more than two pages long.

Company Description

The company description should provide an overview of your business, including your products or services, market analysis, and target customers.

Management Team

The management team section should include bios of your executive team and any other key personnel.

When writing about the management team section of a business plan, you should include bios of your executive team and any other key personnel. This section should also include a description of each team member’s experience and qualifications. This is also a great section to include the management team’s motivation and why the business is raising money.

Financial Projections

The financial projections section should include your company’s historical financial information, as well as your projected income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

When writing about the financial projections section of a business plan, you should include your company’s historical financial information, as well as your projected income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. This information will help potential investors understand how your company is performing financially and what the future outlook is for your business.

Investor Information

The investor information section should include your company’s equity structure and any terms or conditions that would be attached to an investment.

This business plan template will help you get started on creating a professional and impressive business plan that will attract venture capitalists. Remember to tailor the template to your specific business needs.

Raising Venture Capital FAQs

What is venture capital.

Venture capital is a type of investment that is typically used to finance the launch or expansion of a business. Venture capitalists are usually interested in high-growth companies with the potential to generate large returns.

How do I raise venture capital?

There are several ways to raise venture capital, including taking out loans, selling equity in your company, or using crowdfunding platforms. It is important to have a well-crafted business plan when seeking investment from venture capitalists.

What are the different types of venture capital investment?

The three main types of venture capital investment are seed funding, series A funding, and series B funding. Seed funding is typically used to finance the launch of a new business, series A funding is used to finance the expansion of a business, and series B funding is typically used to finance the go public or being acquired by another company.

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How to Write a Venture Capital Business Plan

As the owner or CEO of a small business, you may be considering seeking venture capital investment at some point in the growth of your company. Venture capitalists are individuals or firms that invest in high-growth businesses, typically in exchange for equity.

There are several benefits to seeking venture capital investment, including the potential for a large infusion of cash and the ability to tap into the expertise of experienced investors. However, there are also some drawbacks to consider, such as giving up a portion of ownership in your company and potentially losing some control over its direction.

If you do decide that seeking venture capital investment is the right move for your business, you’ll need to put together a comprehensive business plan that outlines your company’s current state, its growth potential, and your plans for achieving that growth.

Tips for Writing a Business Plan for Venture Capital Firms

Here are some tips to help you write a venture capital-worthy business plan:

• Do your homework. Before you start writing your business plan, do your research on the venture capital process and what professional investors are looking for. This will help you craft a plan that is tailored to the needs of potential investors.
• Keep it clear and concise . Venture capital investors are busy people, so make sure your business plan is clear and to the point. When writing your business plan it is important to consider the investor’s perspective and include only the most essential information and present it in an easy-to-read format.
• Focus on growth potential . VCs are primarily interested in investing in businesses with high growth potential. Be sure to highlight your company’s unique selling points and explain how you plan to achieve rapid growth.
• Put together a solid team . Investors will also want to see that your company has a strong management team in place. Make sure to highlight the experience and accomplishments of your key team members.
• Have a clear exit strategy. Venture capital investors typically invest with an eye toward eventually selling their equity stake in startup companies. As such, they’ll want to see that you have a well-thought-out plan for how and when they will be able to cash out.

By following these tips, you can put together a strong business plan that will appeal to potential venture capitalists and give you the best chance of securing the investment you need to grow your business.

Benefits of Venture Capital Investment

There are several benefits to seeking venture capital investment, including:

• The potential for a large infusion of cash . Venture capitalists typically invest much larger sums of money than traditional lenders, such as banks. This can give your business the boost it needs to expand its operations and achieve rapid growth.
• The ability to tap into the expertise of experienced investors . In addition to the money they invest, VCs can also provide valuable guidance and mentorship to help you grow your business.
• The potential for a lower cost of capital . If you are able to secure venture debt rather than equity financing, you may be able to get a lower interest rate and more flexible repayment terms.

Drawbacks of Venture Capitalist Investment

There are also some potential drawbacks to seeking venture capital investment, including

• Giving up a portion of ownership in your company. In exchange for their investment, VCs will typically want to take an equity stake in your business. This means you will have to give up a portion of the ownership and control of your company.
• Losing some control over the direction of your company. VCs will typically want to have a say in how their investment is used and may even want to be involved in decisions such as hiring and firing.
• The potential for high pressure and unrealistic expectations. Because VCs are looking to make a profit on their investment, they may put pressure on you to achieve unrealistic growth targets. This can lead to a lot of stress and can even put your business at risk if you are unable to meet their expectations.

Options to Raise Capital for Small Businesses

If you’re a small business owner looking for capital, there are a number of options available to you. In addition to seeking venture capital investment, you could also:

• Apply for a small business loan from a bank or other financial institution.
• Seek out angel investors or other private investors.
• Participate in crowdfunding campaigns.
• Apply for government grants or loans.

Whatever route you decide to take, be sure to put together a strong business plan and pitch to increase your chances of success.

What is a Venture Capital Firm?

A venture capital firm is an investment company that provides financing to startups and small businesses with high growth potential. VC firms typically invest larger sums of money than traditional lenders, such as banks, and often take an equity stake in the companies they finance. In addition to the capital they provide, VC firms can also offer valuable mentorship and guidance to help small businesses grow.

Venture capitalists typically look for businesses with high growth potential that are in industries they understand well. They also typically prefer to invest in companies that are led by experienced management teams.

Venture Capitalists Business Plan Template

If you’re seeking venture capital investment for your business, you’ll need to put together a strong business plan. Your plan should include an executive summary, company analysis, industry analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, marketing plan, operations plan, and financial plan.

Make sure to do your research and put together a well-thought-out plan before approaching any VC firms. Remember, they are looking for businesses with high potential for growth and profitability, so you’ll need to make a strong case for why your company is worth their investment.

Executive Summary

The executive summary is the most important part of your business plan. This is where you will make your case for why your company is a good investment opportunity. Be sure to include information on your company’s history, product or service, target market, competitive advantage, and growth potential.

Company Analysis

In this section of your business plan, you will provide an overview of your company. Include information on your company’s history, mission statement, and team. Be sure to also include financial information, such as your company’s revenue and expenses.

Industry Analysis

In this section, you will provide an overview of the industry in which your company operates. Include information on industry trends, growth potential, and major players. Be sure to also include information on your target market and how your company plans to gain a competitive advantage.

Customer Analysis

In this section, you will provide an overview of your target customer. Include information on your target market’s needs and how your company plans to meet them. Be sure to also include information on your target market’s buying habits and preferences.

Competitive Analysis

In this section, you will provide an overview of your major direct and indirect competitors. Include information on their products, prices, marketing strategies, and competitive advantages. Be sure to also include information on how your company plans to compete against them.

Marketing Plan

In this section, you will provide an overview of your company’s marketing strategy. Include information on your target market, marketing mix, and promotional strategy. Be sure to also include information on your sales strategy and how you plan to generate revenue.

Operations Plan

In this section, you will provide an overview of your company’s operations. Include information on your manufacturing process, supply chain, distribution channels, and logistics. Be sure to also include information on your company’s organizational structure and how you plan to manage your team.

Financial Plan

In this section, you will provide an overview of your company’s financials. Include information on your revenue, expenses, and profits. Be sure to also include information on your funding needs, cash flow, and how you plan to use the capital you raise.

Putting together a strong business plan is essential if you’re seeking venture capital investment for your business. Be sure to do your research and put together a well-thought-out plan before approaching any VC firms. 

Venture Capital FAQs

How do i find a venture capitalist.

There are a few ways to find venture capitalists. You can attend industry events, search online directories, or contact VC firms directly.

What should I include in my business plan?

Your business plan should include an executive summary, company analysis, industry analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, marketing plan, operations plan, and financial plan.

What are the benefits of venture capital investment?

Venture capitalists typically invest in companies with high potential for growth and profitability. They also provide valuable resources, such as mentorship, connections, and expertise.

What are the drawbacks of venture capital investment?

One of the main drawbacks of venture capital investment is that it can be expensive. VC firms typically charge high fees, and they also take a percentage of your company’s equity.

What are my options for raising capital for my small business?

There are a few options for raising capital for a small business, including bank loans, government grants, and venture capital investment.

What is a venture capitalist?

A venture capitalist is an investor who provides capital to companies with high potential for growth and profitability. Venture capitalists typically invest in early-stage companies and take an active role in their development.

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Looking for a venture capital investment for a growth-oriented business? Make use of this sample outline to create your business plan and improve your chances of attracting equity investors.

The goal of the executive summary is to stimulate and motivate the investor to learn more. Keep it simple, be brief. If your business is truly complex, you can dive into the details later on.

• Company Data

The goal of this section is to educate the investor about your company’s history and explain why your team is perfect to execute on the business opportunity. Give some history and provide the background on the company. Show off your track record. Detail prior accomplishments, including funding rounds, product launches, milestones reached and partnerships secured. Demonstrate your team’s unique competitive advantage or key partnerships.

The goal here is to prove that there is a real market for your product or service. Demonstrate the need for your product. Cite credible and independent sources when describing the size and growth of your market. Determine the relevant market size and focus on the products or services that you will directly compete against. Explain how you would overcome potential negative trends.

Convey the needs of your customers and show how your products or services satisfy those needs. Define your customers precisely. Detail their demographics. How many customers fit the definition and where are these customers located? Use data to demonstrate past actions (X% have purchased a similar product), future projections (X% said they would purchase the product), and/or implications (X% use a product which your product enhances). Explain what drives their decisions. Detail the decision-making process.

Define the competition and demonstrate your competitive advantage. List competitors. Include direct and indirect competitors. Carefully describe their strengths and weaknesses, as well as the key drivers of competitive differentiation in the marketplace. Demonstrate barriers to entry. In describing the competitive landscape, show how your business model creates competitive advantages, and defensible barriers to entry.

Describe how your company will penetrate the market, deliver products/services, and retain customers. Products - Detail all products and services, but focus primarily on the short-to-intermediate time horizon. Promotions - Explain which marketing/advertising strategies will be used and why. Price - Provide a clear rationale for your pricing strategy. Place - Explain how your products/services will be delivered to your customers. Explain how you will retain your customers. Define your partnerships.

Detail the short term processes and systems that provide your customers with your products and services. Business milestones - Lay out the significant long-term business milestones for the company, and prove that the team will execute on the long-term vision.

A set of financial projections is included with this section automatically. Detail your key assumptions here. Detail the uses of funds. Understandably, investors want to know what, specifically, you plan to do with their money. Provide a clear exit strategy. The most common exits are IPOs or acquisitions.

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Are you about starting a venture capital firm ? If YES, here’s a complete sample venture capital business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE to raise money .

If you are interested in the capital market and you have some form of financial expertise and certifications, one of the businesses that you can conveniently start is a venture capital firm. As a venture capital firm, your responsibility is to pool capital from investors and then invest it in startups businesses.

Aside from the money invested, venture capitalists also ensure that they provide the capacity and support which startups companies need to grow and become profitable. The first step you need to take if you want to start your own venture capital firm is to conduct an extensive research on venture capital firm.

A Sample Venture Capital Firm Business Plan Template

1. industry overview.

The Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry is an industry that comprises of firms and investment consultants basically acting as principals in the buying or selling of financial contracts. Essentially, principals in this context are investors who trade (buy or sell) for their own account, rather than on behalf of their clients.

This industry consist of venture capital firms, investment clubs and venture  settlement companies and does not include investment bankers, securities dealers and commodity contracts dealers trading as principals.

It is a fact that, the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry is growing faster than most industries in the financial services sector not only in the united states but across the global market. Industry value added (IVA), a measure of the industry’s contribution to the overall economy, is projected to increase at a 6.9 percent annualized rate over the next 10 years.

Indeed, the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry is a very large and thriving industry not only in the developed nations, but also in developing and under developing countries of the world. Statistics has it that the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry in the United States of America, is worth $106 billion, with an estimated growth rate of 4.2 percent.

There are about 29,069 registered and licensed venture capital firms in the United States and they are responsible for employing about 74,814 people. It is important to state that there is no company with a dominant market share in this industry; the industry is open for fair competitions for the available market.

Over and above, the main reasons for starting a venture capital firm is obviously to provide funding for startup companies with great potential of making profits and growing big in the future.

So your responsibility is not just to raise capital but also to look for startup companies where the capital can be invested and it will generate good returns for over a period of time. The truth is that it takes a core professional to be able to identify a startup company that has the potential to grow and become profitable if funds and pumped into it.

2. Executive Summary

St. Martins& Associates, LLP is a registered, licensed and accredited venture capitalist firm that will be based in New York City – New York.

The company will handle all aspect of venture capitalists services such as investing in financial contracts on own account, participating in investment clubs (group of people who pool their money to make investments), mineral royalties or leases dealing (as principal in dealing to investors), oil royalty dealing (as principal in dealing to investors), vertical settlement (purchasing life insurance policy at a discount to later collect the death benefit), venture capital (investing in startups and small businesses with long-term growth potential), trade in financial products and other relevant investment advisory and consulting services.

We are aware that to run a standard venture capital firm can be demanding which is why we are well trained, certified and equipped to perform excellently well. St. Martins & Associates, LLP is a client – focused and result driven venture capitalist firm that provides broad- based services.

We will offer trusted and profitable venture capitalists services to all our individual clients, and corporate clients at local, state, national, and international level. We will ensure that we work hard to meet and surpass our clients’ expectations whenever they invest their funds with us.

At St. Martins & Associates, LLP, our client’s best interest would always come first, and everything we do is guided by our values and professional ethics. We will ensure that we hire professionals who are well experienced in venture capitalist line of business and other investment portfolios with good track record of return on investments.

St. Martins & Associates, LLP will at all times demonstrate her commitment to sustainability, both individually and as a firm, by actively participating in our communities and integrating sustainable business practices wherever possible.

We will ensure that we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards by meeting our client’s needs precisely and completely. We will cultivate a working environment that provides a human, sustainable approach to earning a living, and living in our world, for our partners, employees and for our clients.

Our plan is to position the business to become one of the leading brands in the venture capitalists line of business in the whole of New York City, and also to be amongst the top 20 venture capitalists firms in the United States of America within the first 10 years of operations.

This might look too tall a dream but we are optimistic that this will surely be realized because we have done our research and feasibility studies and we are enthusiastic and confident that New York is the right place to launch our venture capitalists business before expanding our investment portfolio sourcing for start – ups from other cities in The United States of America.

St. Martins & Associates, LLP is founded by Martin Yorkshire and his business partners for many years Carlos Dominguez. The organization will be managed by both of them since they have adequate working experience to manage such business.

Martin Yorkshire has well over 15 years of experience working at various capacity as a venture capitalist for leading investment banks and related firms in the United States of America. Martin Yorkshire graduated from both University of California – Berkley with a Degree in Accounting, and University of Harvard (MSc.) and he is an accredited and certified venture capitalist.

3. Our Products and Services

St. Martins & Associates, LLP is going to offer varieties of services within the scope of the financial investment services industry in the United States of America. Our intention of starting our St. Martins & Associates, LLP firm is to work with promising start – ups and other business ventures.

We are well prepared to make profits from the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry and we will do all that is permitted by the law in the United States to achieve our business goals, aim and ambition. Our business offering are listed below;

• Investing in financial contracts on own account
• Participating in investment clubs (group of people who pool their money to make investments)
• Mineral royalties or leases dealing (as principal in dealing to investors)
• Oil royalty dealing (as principal in dealing to investors)
• Vertical settlement (purchasing life insurance policy at a discount to later collect the death benefit)
• Venture capital (investing in startups and small businesses with long-term growth potential)
• Trade in financial products
• Related investment consulting and advisory services

4. Our Mission and Vision Statement

• Our vision is to build a venture capitalists brand that will become one of the top choices for investors in the whole of New York City – New York.
• Our vision reflects our values: integrity, service, excellence and teamwork.
• Our mission is to position the business to become one of the leading brands in the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry in the whole of New York City, and also to be amongst the top 20 venture capitalist firms in the United States of America within the first 10 years of operations.

Our Business Structure

Ordinarily we would have settled for two or three staff members, but as part of our plan to build a standard venture capitalist firm in New York City – New York, we have perfected plans to get it right from the beginning which is why we are going the extra mile to ensure that we have qualified, competent, honest and hardworking employees to occupy all the available positions in our firm.

The picture of the kind of the venture capitalist firm we intend building and the business goals we want to achieve is what informed the amount we are ready to pay for the best hands available in and around New York and environs as long as they are willing and ready to work with us to achieve our business goals and objectives. Below is the business structure that we will build St. Martins & Associates, LLP;

• Chief Executive Officer
• Venture Capitalists Consultants

Admin and HR Manager

Risk Manager

• Marketing and Sales Executive

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Chief Accounting Officer (CAO).

• Customer Care Executive / Front Desk Officer

5. Job Roles and Responsibilities

Chief Executive Office:

• Increases management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.
• Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
• Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
• Responsible for providing direction for the business
• Creates, communicates, and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
• Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
• Evaluates the success of the organization

Venture Capitalist Consultants

• Provides market research and implementing new investment product and strategies
• Creates research and review platforms for new, existing and potential investment products
• Exceeds client expectations with returns on investments
• Works closely with analysts and traders to ensure trading strategy is carried out correctly
• Construct and review performance reports to show to investors
• Works directly with marketer to relay investment strategy and risk measures for website and other forms of marketing for your hedge fund
• Performs due diligence visits and assessing investment management firms and quantitatively analyzing investment pools
• Has extensive knowledge of industry policies and regulations set in place by the SEC
• Focuses on capital introductions and networking to sign up new investors to your fund
• Plans, designs and implements an overall risk management process for the organization;
• Risk assessment, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business;
• Risk evaluation, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organization such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the organization’s previous handling of risks;
• Establishes and quantifies the organization’s ‘risk appetite’, i.e. the level of risk they are prepared to accept;
• Risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to the board of directors so they understand the most significant risks, to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks;
• Corporate governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders;
• Carries out processes such as purchasing insurance, implementing health and safety measures and making business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong;
• Conducts audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors;
• Provides support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organization.
• Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HR and administrative tasks for the organization
• Design job descriptions with KPI to drive performance management for clients
• Regularly hold meetings with key stakeholders to review the effectiveness of HR Policies, Procedures and Processes
• Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.
• Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
• Carries out staff induction for new team members
• Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
• Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Oversees the smooth running of the daily office activities.

Marketing / Investor Relations Officer

• Identifies, prioritizes, and reach out to new partners, and business opportunities et al
• Identifies development opportunities; follows up on development leads and contacts; participates in the structuring and financing of projects; assures the completion of relevant projects.
• Writes winning proposal documents, negotiate fees and rates in line with company policy
• Responsible for handling business research, marker surveys and feasibility studies for clients
• Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer’s needs, and communicate with clients
• Develops, executes and evaluates new plans for expanding increase sales
• Documents all customer contact and information
• Represents the company in strategic meetings
• Helps increase sales and growth for the company
• Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
• create reports from the information concerning the financial transactions recorded by the bookkeeper
• Prepares the income statement and balance sheet using the trial balance and ledgers prepared by the bookkeeper.
• Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports; analyzes financial feasibility for the most complex proposed projects; conducts market research to forecast trends and business conditions.
• Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
• Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting for one or more properties.
• Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
• Responsible for administering payrolls
• Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
• Handles all financial transactions for the company
• Serves as internal auditor for the company

Client Service Executive / Front Desk Officer

• Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Ensures that all contacts with clients (e-mail, walk-In center, SMS or phone) provides the client with a personalized customer service experience of the highest level
• Through interaction with clients on the phone, uses every opportunity to build client’s interest in the company’s products and services
• Manages administrative duties assigned by the manager in an effective and timely manner
• Consistently stays abreast of any new information on the company’s products, promotional campaigns etc. to ensure accurate and helpful information is supplied to clients
• Receives parcels / documents for the company
• Distributes mails in the organization
• Handles any other duties as assigned my the line manager

6. SWOT Analysis

St. Martins & Associates, LLP engaged the services of a core professional in the area of business structuring to assist our organization in building a well – structured venture capitalist firm that can favorably compete in the highly competitive Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry.

Part of what the team of business consultant did was to work with the management of our organization in conducting a SWOT analysis for St. Martins & Associates, LLP. Here is a summary from the result of the SWOT analysis that was conducted on behalf of St. Martins & Associates, LLP;

Our core strength lies in the power of our team; our workforce. We have a team that can go all the way to give our clients value for their money ( good returns on their investment ) and also to increase our annual returns; a team that are trained and equipped to pay attention to details and to deliver excellent jobs. We are well positioned and we know we will attract loads of clients from the first day we open our doors for business.

As a new venture capitalist firm, it might take some time for our organization to break into the market and gain acceptance especially from corporate clients in the already saturated Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry that is perhaps our major weakness. So also we may not have the required cash to give our business the kind of publicity we would have loved to.

• Opportunities:

The opportunities in the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry is massive considering the number of small businesses who would need financial supports and strategies from venture capitalists to grow their business and increase their profits.

As a standard and accredited venture capitalist firm, we are ready to take advantage of any opportunity that comes our way.

Venture capitalist firms services involves large amount of cash and it is known to be a very high risk venture,      Hence, whoever chooses to manage it must not just have solid investment background, but must also know how to handle risks and discover potential thriving businesses and opportunities.

The truth is that if you are not grounded in risks management as a venture capitalist, you may likely throw away peoples’ monies and investment. Just as in any other business and investment vehicles, economic downturn, unstable financial market and unfavorable government economic policies can hamper the growth and profitability of venture capitalist firms.

7. MARKET ANALYSIS

• Market Trends

A close watch on the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry shows that in the dawn of recessionary declines, the industry is expected to continue on a path to growth, but not without a few more ups and downs. This group of firms and individuals has benefited from rising security prices and increasing merger and acquisition activity over the last five years.

As a result of this trend, Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry revenue is expected to grow over the five-year period at an annualized rate of 9.1 percent to $42.9 billion in 2016.

The revenue growth for the industry was restrained in the early part of the period as the industry was reluctant to bounce back from the financial crisis and subsequent recession of the prior period that caused stock markets and business activity to dramatically contract in the United States and of course in the global market.

On the average, it is trendy to find venture capital firms employ strategies that can help them reduce market risk specifically by shorting equities or through the use of derivatives.

8. Our Target Market

The main reasons for starting a venture capital firm is obviously to provide funding for startup companies with great potential of making profits and growing big in the future. So your responsibility is not just to raise capital but also to look for startup companies where the capital can be invested and it will generate good returns for over a period of time.

The truth is that it takes a core professional to be able to identify a startup company that has the potential to grow and become profitable if funds and pumped into it.

As a standard, accredited and licensed venture capitalist firm, St. Martins & Associates, LLP offers a wide range of investment portfolio management services hence we are well trained and equipped to services a wide range of clientele base and start – ups.

Our target market cuts across businesses and investors that have the required capital to invest in start – ups and other investment portfolios. We are coming into the industry with a business concept and investment strategies that will enable us produce good returns on investment for ourselves and our clients.

Below is a list of the individual and organizations that we have specifically design our products and services for;

• Small and medium scales businesses
• Accredited Investors
• Start – ups
• Investment Clubs
• Top corporate executives
• Corporate Organizations / Blue Chip Companies

Our Competitive Advantage

Despite the fact that venture capitalist investment strategies give huge returns on investment, it is indeed risky venture. If you drive through the street of New York City, you will come across several venture capitalists firms and related business ventures; that goes to show you that there is competition in the industry.

For you to survive as a venture capitalist firm, you should be able to come up with workable investment strategies; strategies that will help you attract the required cash / capital and above all you should be a good risks manager and one that can spot a potential thriving business from afar.

We are quite aware that to be highly competitive in the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry means that we should be able to give good returns on investments to our clients, turn around the fortune of a dying company for good , spot potential successful business ideas and invest in them, deliver consistent quality service, our clients should be satisfied with our investment strategies and we should be able to meet the expectations of clients.

St. Martins& Associates, LLP might be a new entrant into the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry in the United States of America, but the management staffs and owners of the business are considered gurus. They are people who are core professionals and licensed and highly qualified portfolio management experts in the United States. These are part of what will count as a competitive advantage for us.

Lastly, our employees will be well taken care of, and their welfare package will be among the best within our category (start – ups venture capitalist businesses) in the industry meaning that they will be more than willing to build the business with us and help deliver our set goals and achieve all our aims and objectives.

9. SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

• Sources of Income

St. Martins& Associates, LLP is established with the aim of maximizing profits in the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry and we are going to go all the way to ensure that we do all it takes to attract clients on a regular basis. St. Martins& Associates, LLP will generate income by offering the following investment related services;

10. Sales Forecast

One thing is certain, there would always be accredited investors, small scale and medium scale businesses and wealthy individuals who would need the services of tested and trusted venture capitalist firms.

We are well positioned to take on the available market in New York City and other key cities in the United States of America and we are quite optimistic that we will meet our set target of generating enough income / profits from the first six month of operations and grow the business and our clientele base beyond New York City to other cities in the United States of America.

We have been able to critically examine the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry and we have analyzed our chances in the industry and we have been able to come up with the following sales forecast. The sales projection is based on information gathered on the field and some assumptions that are peculiar to similar startups in New York City.

Below is the sales projection for St. Martins& Associates, LLP, it is based on the location of our business and the wide range of investment management services that we will be offering;

• First Fiscal Year-: $750,000
• Second Year-: $1.5 Million
• Third Year-: $3 Million

N.B : This projection is done based on what is obtainable in the industry and with the assumption that there won’t be any major economic meltdown and there won’t be any major competitor offering same additional services as we do within same location. Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.

• Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

We are mindful of the fact that there are stiffer competition amongst venture capitalists firms and other related financial investment cum consulting service providers in the United States of America; hence we have been able to hire some of the best business developer to handle our sales and marketing.

Our sales and marketing team will be recruited based on their vast experience in the industry and they will be trained on a regular basis, so as to be well equipped to meet their targets and the overall goal of the organization.

We will also ensure that our return on investment and excellent job deliveries speaks for us in the market place; we want to build a standard venture capitalist business that will leverage on word of mouth advertisement from satisfied clients (both individuals and corporate organizations).

Our goal is to grow our venture capitalists firm to become one of the top 20 venture capitalist firms in the United States of America which is why we have mapped out strategy that will help us take advantage of the available market and grow to become a major force to reckon with not only in the New York City but also in other cities in the United States of America.

St. Martins& Associates, LLP is set to make use of the following marketing and sales strategies to attract clients;

• Introduce our business by sending introductory letters alongside our brochure to corporate organizations, start – ups, accredited investors, entrepreneurs and key stake holders in New York City and other cities in The United States
• Advertise our business in relevant financial and business related magazines, newspapers, TV stations, and radio station.
• List our business on yellow pages ads (local directories)
• Attend relevant international and local finance and business expos, seminars, and business fairs et al
• Create different packages for different category of clients (start – ups and established corporate organizations) in order to work with their budgets and still deliver good returns on investment
• Leverage on the internet to promote our business
• Engage direct marketing approach
• Encourage word of mouth marketing from loyal and satisfied clients

11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy

The uniqueness of the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry is such that it is the result they produce that helps boost their brand awareness.

Venture capitalists firms do not go out there to source any businesses or investors that they can come across but they are strategic when it comes to inviting investors to invest in a project or when it comes to acquiring a struggling company.

It will be out of place to boost your venture capitalist firm brand if you have not proven your worth in the industry. If you have successfully proven that you have what it takes to operate a successful venture capitalist firm, then you next port of call is to strategically engage the media to help you promote your brand and also to create a positive corporate identity.

We have been able to work with our brand and publicity consultants to help us map out publicity and advertising strategies that will help us walk our way into the heart of our target market.

We are set to take the Venture Capital and Principal Trading industry by storm which is why we have made provisions for effective publicity and advertisement of our venture capitalist firm. Below are the platforms we intend to leverage on to promote and advertise St. Martins & Associates, LLP;

• Place adverts on both print ( community based newspapers and magazines ) and electronic media platforms
• Sponsor relevant community based events / programs
• Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; Instagram, Facebook , twitter, YouTube, Google + et al to promote our brand
• Install our Bill Boards on strategic locations all around New York City.
• Engage in road show from time to time
• Distribute our fliers and handbills in target areas
• Ensure that all our workers wear our branded shirts and all our vehicles are well branded with our company’s logo et al.

12. Our Pricing Strategy

Venture capitalists are known to generate income from various investment portfolios hence there are no pricing models for this type of business.

But on the other hand, they tend to negotiate with their financial partners on percentage whenever they invest their hard earned money in an investment vehicle handled by a venture capitalist firm. At St. Martins& Associates, LLP we will ensure that we give good returns on investment (ROI) and always maximize profits.

• Payment Options

At St. Martins & Associates, LLP our payment policy will be all inclusive because we are quite aware that different people prefer different payment options as it suits them. Here are the payment options that we will make available to our clients;

• Payment by via bank transfer
• Payment via online bank transfer
• Payment via check
• Payment via bank draft
• Payment with cash

In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will help us achieve our plans with little or no itches.

13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)

The cost of starting a venture capitalists firm is in the two fold; the cost of setting up the office structure and of course the capital meant for investment. The amount required to invest in this line of business could range from 1 Million US Dollars to even multiple Millions of Dollars. So you must employ aggressive strategies to pool such cash together.

As regard the cost of setting up the office structure, your concern should be to secure a good office facility in a busy business district; it can be expensive though, but that is one of the factors that will help you position your hedge fund firm to attract the kind of investors you would need. This is the financial projection and costing for starting St. Martins & Associates, LLP;

• The Total Fee for incorporating the Business – $750.
• The budget for basic insurance policy covers, permits and business license – $2,500
• The Amount needed to acquire a suitable Office facility in a business district 6 months (Re – Construction of the facility inclusive) – $40,000.
• The Cost for equipping the office (computers, software applications, printers, fax machines, furniture, telephones, filing cabins, safety gadgets and electronics et al) – $5,000
• The cost for purchase of the required software applications (CRM software, Accounting and Bookkeeping software and Payroll software et al) – $10,500
• The Cost of Launching your official Website – $600
• Budget for paying  at least three employees for 3 months plus utility bills – $10,000
• Additional Expenditure (Business cards, Signage, Adverts and Promotions et al) – $2,500
• Investment fund – 1 Million Dollars
• Miscellaneous: $1,000

Going by the report from the market research and feasibility studies conducted, we will need $150,000 excluding $1M investment capital to successfully set – up a medium scale but standard venture capitalist firm in the United States of America.

Generating Funding / Startup Capital for St. Martins & Associates, LLP

St. Martins & Associates, LLP is a business that will be owned and managed by Martin Yorkshire and his business partners for many years Carlos Dominguez. They are the sole financial of the firm, but may likely welcome other partners later which is why they decided to restrict the sourcing of the start – up capital for the business to just three major sources.

These are the areas we intend generating our start – up capital;

• Generate part of the start – up capital from personal savings
• Source for soft loans from family members and friends
• Apply for loan from my Bank

N.B: We have been able to generate about $50,000 ( Personal savings $40,000 and soft loan from family members $10,000 ) and we are at the final stages of obtaining a loan facility of $100,000 from our bank. All the papers and document has been duly signed and submitted, the loan has been approved and any moment from now our account will be credited.

14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

The future of a business lies in the numbers of loyal customers that they have the capacity and competence of the employees, their investment strategy and the business structure. If all of these factors are missing from a business (company), then it won’t be too long before the business close shop.

One of our major goals of starting St. Martins & Associates, LLP is to build a business that will survive off its own cash flow without the need for injecting finance from external sources once the business is officially running. We know that one of the ways of gaining approval and winning customers over is to give investors good returns on their investment.

We will make sure that the right foundation, structures and processes are put in place to ensure that our staff welfare is well taken of. Our company’s corporate culture is designed to drive our business to greater heights and training and re – training of our workforce is at the top burner of our business strategy.

As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of three years or more as determined by the board of the organization. We know that if that is put in place, we will be able to successfully hire and retain the best hands we can get in the industry; they will be more committed to help us build the business of our dreams.

Check List / Milestone

• Business Name Availability Check:>Completed
• Business Incorporation: Completed
• Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts various banks in the United States: Completed
• Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
• Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: In Progress
• Application for business license and permit: Completed
• Purchase of All form of Insurance for the Business: Completed
• Securing a standard office facility in New York City: Completed
• Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
• Generating part of the start – up capital from the founder: Completed
• Applications for Loan from our Bankers: In Progress
• Writing of Business Plan: Completed
• Drafting of Employee’s Handbook: Completed
• Drafting of Contract Documents: In Progress
• Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed
• Graphic Designs and Printing of Packaging Marketing / Promotional Materials: Completed
• Recruitment of employees: In Progress
• Purchase of the Needed software applications, furniture, office equipment, electronic appliances and facility facelift: In progress
• Creating Official Website for the Company: In Progress
• Creating Awareness for the business (Business PR): In Progress
• Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement: In Progress
• Establishing business relationship with vendors and key players in the industry: In Progress

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Financing is necessary for start-ups when they want to run their operations smoothly in markets. They should know how to raise funds in various ways that will help accomplish goals. It becomes difficult to get loans for a new business and entrepreneurs should know some other options. A venture capital deal is the best option for businesses to increase funds significantly. However, entrepreneurs should know how to write a business plan to attract venture capitalists. Writing a business plan enables an entrepreneur to focus more on the goals with attention.

1. Starting with an executive summary

Since venture capitalists get more proposals, entrepreneurs should write an executive summary to motivate investors. Start-ups should create the same in simple language that is understandable by investors. If the business is very complex, entrepreneurs can dive into the details later. Entrepreneurs should make sure that the summary covers everything including business strategy when investors read it. Having a brief summary with simple language can work best for a start-up company.

2. Company Analysis

The second step is that start-ups should include the details of a business including the type and other things. Entrepreneurs must explain why venture capitalists should choose them for investment purposes. They should provide the background details, milestones reached, prior accomplishments, funding sources, key partnerships, etc.

3. Industry analysis

Entrepreneurs should prove that they have a market for their products or services. Venture capitalists need evidence from start-ups describing the growth and size. Apart from this, they should determine the relevant market size and explain they will overcome potential negative trends.

4. Target customers

The fourth step should include the details of target customers in markets. Start-ups should give importance to customer relationships because they play an important role in growing the business. A business plan should define customers precisely and describe how it will cater to their needs. It should have the essential details to attract investors.

5. Analysing competitors

Entrepreneurs should evaluate their competitors when they want to raise venture capital investments. In this section, they need to mention their direct or indirect competitors and how they will manage them in detail. Besides this, entrepreneurs should explain how a business model has more advantages than their competitors. They can even utilize digital business models for this purpose to accomplish goals with high success rates. A business model provides ways to stay competitive in markets while selling a product or service.

6. Marketing plan

A marketing plan is necessary for start-ups to increase sales in markets. Start-ups should explain the strategies and techniques to penetrate the market and retain customers. They should tell the specific business strategy to achieve their goals. Also, entrepreneurs should explain how they will deliver products to customers. The plan should include the details of products, promotions, prices, and places that can attract investors.

7. Operational plan

Entrepreneurs should explain how they will operate in markets. Those who don’t have any ideas about the operational plan should seek advice from experts. The digital business models are suitable for them to create the operational plan. They provide ways to lay out the significant long-term business and include a timeline of various milestones.

8. Outlining the finance plan

Financial planning is an important aspect to follow and start-ups should consider outlining it with accuracy. Entrepreneurs should include a list of actual and potential revenue streams for their businesses. They should present a financial plan with key assumptions and explain how they will build customer relationships in markets. Start-ups should set clear and realistic goals for their businesses that help them gain more advantages.

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Executive summary executive summary is a brief introduction to your business plan. it describes your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights.">.

This sample plan was created for a hypothetical investment company that buys other companies as investments.  In this sample, the hypothetical Venture Capital firm starts with $20 million as an initial investment fund.  In its early months of existence, it invests $5 million each in four companies.  It receives a management fee of two percent (2%) of the fund value, paid quarterly.  It pays salaries to its partners and other employees, and office expenses, from the management fee.

The investments show up in the Cash Flow table as the purchase of long-term assets, which also puts them into the balance sheet as long-term assets.  You can see them in this sample plan, in the first few months.

In the third year, one of the target companies fails, so $5 million is written off as failure.  You’ll see how that looks as a $5 million sale of long-term assets in the cash flow, and a balancing entry of $5 million in costs of sales in the profit and loss, making for a loss and write-off that year.  The result is a tax loss, and the balance of investments goes to $15 million.

In the fifth year, one of the target companies is transacted at $50 million.  You’ll see in the sample how that shows up as a $45 million equity appreciation in the sales forecast, plus a $5 million sale of long-term assets in the cash flow.  At that point there’s been a $45 million profit, and the balance of long-term assets goes down to $10 million.

This is a simplified example.  The business model holds long-term assets and waits for them to appreciate.  It doesn’t show appreciation of assets until they are finally sold, and it doesn’t show write-down of assets until they fail.  Sales and cost of sales are the appreciation and write-down of assets, plus the management fees.

The explanation above has been broken down and copied into key topics in the outline that are linked to corresponding tables.  These topics are:

• 2.2     Start-up Summary
• 5.5.1  Sales Forecast
• 6.4     Personnel
• 7.4     Projected Profit and Loss
• 7.5     Projected Cash Flow
• 7.6     Projected Balance Sheet

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