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opportunities will be influenced by the delivery of the financial projections. Much consideration should be given to this section to produce realistic projections and indicate an openness to work with the investor in the future to deliver a common goal – the maximising of value.
6. Proposed Investment Opportunity/Exit
This is the opportunity to identify the level of funds required, how and when they will be spent, and an outline showing how investors will receive a return on their investment. As with the financial projections the exit opportunity should be realistic and take account of current market conditions.
It cannot be stressed too much that the Business Plan is the single most important document that you will provide for potential Venture Capital investors. It must be coherent, well presented and of a length which maintains
the interest of the reader. It is essential that
you strike a balance between providing the investor with sufficient information to evaluate the investment opportunity while not overloading them with technical information.
