What Is an Investor-Ready Business Plan?

By Howard Schwartz

Not all business plans are created equal. A plan for internal use will look drastically different from one you plan to submit to lenders. And one you will use to generate

An investor-ready business plan will tell venture capitalists and angel investors what they need to know to decide whether or not to invest in your company. To make your plan investor-ready, you will need to look at your plan through the eyes of the investors and address their concerns. Read more about Writing a Winning Business Plan.

The investors, both VCs and angels, are risking their hard-earned capital by investing in your venture in the hope of long-term returns worth many times their original investment. They will want to see a well-executed, investor-ready plan that demonstrates that you have a clear mission. Here are some of the things your plan should address.