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Businessplan template - Sundi Iyer

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The document provides guidance on creating an effective investor presentation, including formatting recommendations and a suggested slide order and content. Key recommendations include keeping the presentation concise at 20-30 minutes, using simple graphics and fonts, focusing each slide on 3-6 bullet points, and including sections that define the problem, solution, market opportunity, business model, management team, financial projections, funding request and timeline. The goal is to clearly present the business opportunity and build investor interest and confidence.

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Business Plan Presentation format This is a guiding document and not a questionnaire. The points given in each slide are to help you focus and guide your thinking and not questions that need to be responded to.
Business Plan Presentation Format   The investor presentation must be clear, concise and compelling to: o  Generate investor interest and build confidence o  Lead to additional investor meetings   Should be 20-30 minutes in length   Charts, graphics, pictures and verbiage should be simple and easily read (no “eye tests”) o  do not use colours which don’t show up clearly on white background e.g. yellow / pink   Each slide should have between 3 and 6 bullets that are succinct (no paragraphs, uncluttered) 24/01/14 2
Business Plan Presentation Format   Fonts o  Better to use white background with black and red or blue fonts o  Use Arial 23 for the body of slide and Arial 34 for the header   Please restrict the number of slides to 30 / 32 as more than that is difficult to go through in a 45 mins interaction   Please strictly restrict file size to 1MB   Presentation format may vary depending on the company but the following format provides a reasonable order and flow – it is but one approach to making investor presentations. 24/01/14 3
Order of Presentation                     Introduction Problem Solution Market, Customers Competitive landscape Business and Revenue Models Management Team Financial Projections Funding, Possible Exits Timeline Summary 24/01/14 4
Introduction   Briefly introduce yourself and your company o  o  o  o  Company name Presenters names (give titles if pertinent) Sector / Industry focus Contact coordinates :         24/01/14 Mobile no Land no Email id Address Slide time: approximately 30 seconds 5
Introduction--continued [this is a very important slide that requires lots of time to create because it must be succinct, comprehensive and COMPELLING]   Brief overview of company (elevator pitch) o  What exactly the company does (stated succinctly) o  What products or services are offered o  What problem is being solved, and o  Why these products or services are compelling, e.g., “…the only product that enables [solution] to [the problem]…” 24/01/14 Slide time: approximately 60 seconds 6
The Problem/Opportunity/Need   Define the problem or need in the market   Describe how significant or prevalent the problem may be   If appropriate, describe why now is the right time for a solution   Provide a “problem” scenario that provides a basis for your company’s product or service 24/01/14 Slide time: 60 to 90 seconds 7
The Solution (1 to 2 slides)   Clearly and succinctly describe the company’s product or service that will address the problem   Illustrate the company’s solution with graphics, pictures or videos as necessary (keep this very simple)   Provide brief list of features, benefits and advantages o  What is the value proposition for the customer (How well will the product or service solve the problem)?   Cost savings, convenience, reliability, etc. (be specific)   Describe “barriers to entry” created by your product (e.g., patents) 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds (May require more than one slide) 8
The Solution   Provide an understandable, practical example of how your product/service works or what it does. 24/01/14 9
Sample Feature-Benefits Table Features 24/01/14 Benefits Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 10
Company Status/Progress   Build investor confidence in your company o  Domain expertise of management and staff o  Customers and contracts established (letters of intent) o  Strategic partnerships established o  Product development status—describe milestones achieved to reduce risk (e.g., alpha or beta testing) o  Other significant information to validate or reduce risk 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 11
The Market (2 to 5 slides)   Describe market size, growth, trends and maturity o  Industry and market segment data (see sample, next slide)   Market challenges   What market segment(s) are served by the company?   What is the company’s potential in the market? o  Estimated Revenue Growth in graphic or tabular form (see next slides, for examples) o  Market share projections are optional 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds (More than one slide may be required) 12
Customers   Describe the company’s current and potential customers o  Profile of the optimal customer o  Value proposition to customer o  Validation of Customer Acceptance   Customer Feedback, Survey Data, Testimonials   Purchases, Letters of Intent   Partners o  Example of customer 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 13
Competition and Advantage (2 TO 3 SLIDES) Competition   Describe the direct (competing product or service) and indirect competition (alternative solution) for your company and its product or service.   Describe specific strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities related to competition.   Describe how your product, technology or service differentiates itself from the competition? [very important] Competitive Advantage   What is the company’s competitive advantage? o  Why will customers buy your product or service over the competition? o  Show a competitive matrix to illustrate differentiation (see next slide 24/01/14 Subject Time: Appros 120 secs (could be more than 1 slide) 14
Competitive Matrix (Sample) Product Feature A Feature B MY PRODUCT ● Product 1 ● Product 2 ● ● Product 3 ● ● ● Feature D ● Product 4 Feature C ● ● ● ● Product 5 ● Product 6 ● 24/01/14 ● Feature E ● ● ● ● ● ● 15
Flexibility Competitive Positioning Yikes Your Co. Pvt Ltd Zowie Gizmo Gadget.com Thingamabob Yippee Functionality 24/01/14 16
Business Model and Marketing Plan (2 TO 5 SLIDES)       Describe the company’s business and revenue model o  What is the overall business strategy? o  How will you sell your product or service (distributors, internet)? o  How will the company generate revenue for its product or service? o  Describe the sales cycle for the company’s product or service Describe the Marketing Plan (if appropriate) o  What is the go-to -market strategy? o  What is the pricing model? Gross margin? o  How will you access customers? (including advert. and promo.) o  How will your product or service be distributed? o  What customer support will be needed? Note any commitments from partners, distributors, granting agencies, etc. regarding benefits of your product 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 17
Management Team, Advisors   Build investor confidence with team o  Credentials, proven track record, domain experience (do not include weak credentials) o  Describe skill and experience gaps to be filled   List the company’s leadership team o  Include name, position, experience (abbrev.) o  These are credentialed experts   List of company Directors and Advisors o  Include name, summary of experience 24/01/14 18
Financial Projections   Provide 3-5 year financial projections for the company (abbreviated chart or graph—see next slide) o  Include financial projections to show year-toyear growth (show a basic income statement table-see next slide for an example) o  Is the company overstating or understating market share and/or growth? o  Can the company scale its operations as it grows?   List major facts and assumptions o  Are the assumptions believable and achievable? Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 24/01/14 19
Financial Projections: Income Statement Summary (Sample) In Rs. Lakhs 2008 2009 2010 Revenue 500 5,207 12,203 25,565 51,894 COGS 402 3,270 7,179 14,395 29,145 Gross Profit 102 1,937 5,024 11,170 22,749 Oper Exp 4,318 3,572 4,229 8,165 16,445 Net Income (4,216) (1,635) 795 3,005 6,304 24/01/14 2011 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 2012 20
Funding   What funding has the company received to date? o  Amounts and sources   How will the company be financed?   How much money is the company currently seeking from Investors? o  How will the funds be used? (use tabular format— see next slide for an example) o  What key value-building milestones will be achieved with funds (market test, market expansion, etc.)   Anticipated future funding needs   What are the exit strategies for the company? (when?)   What is the expected ROI for investors 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 120 seconds (this section could be more than one slide) 21
Valuation Expectations Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds
Startup Budget/Use of Proceeds In Rs. Lakhs (Sample) First year Budget Cost Salaries 510,000 Repairs & maintenance 8,400 Local Advertising 5,000 Marketing 51,400 Accounting and legal 5,000 Rent 17,798 Internet & Telephone 5,940 Equipment 48,000 Domain Name 10 Total 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 651,548 23
Value-Added Milestones Timeline (Sample) 1st 2007 Financing $660K Development Milestone 1 December Beta Test Milestone Product 1 First Sales 2008 2nd Financing $1Million Break-even Milestone July Product 1 Partnered* Sales Milestone December 2nd Product Development Milestone Sept. * Company retains co-dev./co-promotion rights 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 24
Summary   What do you want your audience to remember about the company? o  Unique and Sizeable Opportunity o  Unique product or service o  Competitive Advantage, Strengths o  Marketing Approach, Customers, Sales Pipeline o  Intellectual property o  Management team o  Other… 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 120 seconds 25

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Businessplan template - Sundi Iyer

  • 1. Business Plan Presentation format This is a guiding document and not a questionnaire. The points given in each slide are to help you focus and guide your thinking and not questions that need to be responded to.
  • 2. Business Plan Presentation Format   The investor presentation must be clear, concise and compelling to: o  Generate investor interest and build confidence o  Lead to additional investor meetings   Should be 20-30 minutes in length   Charts, graphics, pictures and verbiage should be simple and easily read (no “eye tests”) o  do not use colours which don’t show up clearly on white background e.g. yellow / pink   Each slide should have between 3 and 6 bullets that are succinct (no paragraphs, uncluttered) 24/01/14 2
  • 3. Business Plan Presentation Format   Fonts o  Better to use white background with black and red or blue fonts o  Use Arial 23 for the body of slide and Arial 34 for the header   Please restrict the number of slides to 30 / 32 as more than that is difficult to go through in a 45 mins interaction   Please strictly restrict file size to 1MB   Presentation format may vary depending on the company but the following format provides a reasonable order and flow – it is but one approach to making investor presentations. 24/01/14 3
  • 4. Order of Presentation                     Introduction Problem Solution Market, Customers Competitive landscape Business and Revenue Models Management Team Financial Projections Funding, Possible Exits Timeline Summary 24/01/14 4
  • 5. Introduction   Briefly introduce yourself and your company o  o  o  o  Company name Presenters names (give titles if pertinent) Sector / Industry focus Contact coordinates :         24/01/14 Mobile no Land no Email id Address Slide time: approximately 30 seconds 5
  • 6. Introduction--continued [this is a very important slide that requires lots of time to create because it must be succinct, comprehensive and COMPELLING]   Brief overview of company (elevator pitch) o  What exactly the company does (stated succinctly) o  What products or services are offered o  What problem is being solved, and o  Why these products or services are compelling, e.g., “…the only product that enables [solution] to [the problem]…” 24/01/14 Slide time: approximately 60 seconds 6
  • 7. The Problem/Opportunity/Need   Define the problem or need in the market   Describe how significant or prevalent the problem may be   If appropriate, describe why now is the right time for a solution   Provide a “problem” scenario that provides a basis for your company’s product or service 24/01/14 Slide time: 60 to 90 seconds 7
  • 8. The Solution (1 to 2 slides)   Clearly and succinctly describe the company’s product or service that will address the problem   Illustrate the company’s solution with graphics, pictures or videos as necessary (keep this very simple)   Provide brief list of features, benefits and advantages o  What is the value proposition for the customer (How well will the product or service solve the problem)?   Cost savings, convenience, reliability, etc. (be specific)   Describe “barriers to entry” created by your product (e.g., patents) 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds (May require more than one slide) 8
  • 9. The Solution   Provide an understandable, practical example of how your product/service works or what it does. 24/01/14 9
  • 11. Company Status/Progress   Build investor confidence in your company o  Domain expertise of management and staff o  Customers and contracts established (letters of intent) o  Strategic partnerships established o  Product development status—describe milestones achieved to reduce risk (e.g., alpha or beta testing) o  Other significant information to validate or reduce risk 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 11
  • 12. The Market (2 to 5 slides)   Describe market size, growth, trends and maturity o  Industry and market segment data (see sample, next slide)   Market challenges   What market segment(s) are served by the company?   What is the company’s potential in the market? o  Estimated Revenue Growth in graphic or tabular form (see next slides, for examples) o  Market share projections are optional 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds (More than one slide may be required) 12
  • 13. Customers   Describe the company’s current and potential customers o  Profile of the optimal customer o  Value proposition to customer o  Validation of Customer Acceptance   Customer Feedback, Survey Data, Testimonials   Purchases, Letters of Intent   Partners o  Example of customer 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 13
  • 14. Competition and Advantage (2 TO 3 SLIDES) Competition   Describe the direct (competing product or service) and indirect competition (alternative solution) for your company and its product or service.   Describe specific strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities related to competition.   Describe how your product, technology or service differentiates itself from the competition? [very important] Competitive Advantage   What is the company’s competitive advantage? o  Why will customers buy your product or service over the competition? o  Show a competitive matrix to illustrate differentiation (see next slide 24/01/14 Subject Time: Appros 120 secs (could be more than 1 slide) 14
  • 15. Competitive Matrix (Sample) Product Feature A Feature B MY PRODUCT ● Product 1 ● Product 2 ● ● Product 3 ● ● ● Feature D ● Product 4 Feature C ● ● ● ● Product 5 ● Product 6 ● 24/01/14 ● Feature E ● ● ● ● ● ● 15
  • 16. Flexibility Competitive Positioning Yikes Your Co. Pvt Ltd Zowie Gizmo Gadget.com Thingamabob Yippee Functionality 24/01/14 16
  • 17. Business Model and Marketing Plan (2 TO 5 SLIDES)       Describe the company’s business and revenue model o  What is the overall business strategy? o  How will you sell your product or service (distributors, internet)? o  How will the company generate revenue for its product or service? o  Describe the sales cycle for the company’s product or service Describe the Marketing Plan (if appropriate) o  What is the go-to -market strategy? o  What is the pricing model? Gross margin? o  How will you access customers? (including advert. and promo.) o  How will your product or service be distributed? o  What customer support will be needed? Note any commitments from partners, distributors, granting agencies, etc. regarding benefits of your product 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 17
  • 18. Management Team, Advisors   Build investor confidence with team o  Credentials, proven track record, domain experience (do not include weak credentials) o  Describe skill and experience gaps to be filled   List the company’s leadership team o  Include name, position, experience (abbrev.) o  These are credentialed experts   List of company Directors and Advisors o  Include name, summary of experience 24/01/14 18
  • 19. Financial Projections   Provide 3-5 year financial projections for the company (abbreviated chart or graph—see next slide) o  Include financial projections to show year-toyear growth (show a basic income statement table-see next slide for an example) o  Is the company overstating or understating market share and/or growth? o  Can the company scale its operations as it grows?   List major facts and assumptions o  Are the assumptions believable and achievable? Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 24/01/14 19
  • 20. Financial Projections: Income Statement Summary (Sample) In Rs. Lakhs 2008 2009 2010 Revenue 500 5,207 12,203 25,565 51,894 COGS 402 3,270 7,179 14,395 29,145 Gross Profit 102 1,937 5,024 11,170 22,749 Oper Exp 4,318 3,572 4,229 8,165 16,445 Net Income (4,216) (1,635) 795 3,005 6,304 24/01/14 2011 Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds 2012 20
  • 21. Funding   What funding has the company received to date? o  Amounts and sources   How will the company be financed?   How much money is the company currently seeking from Investors? o  How will the funds be used? (use tabular format— see next slide for an example) o  What key value-building milestones will be achieved with funds (market test, market expansion, etc.)   Anticipated future funding needs   What are the exit strategies for the company? (when?)   What is the expected ROI for investors 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 120 seconds (this section could be more than one slide) 21
  • 22. Valuation Expectations Slide Time: Approximately 90 seconds
  • 23. Startup Budget/Use of Proceeds In Rs. Lakhs (Sample) First year Budget Cost Salaries 510,000 Repairs & maintenance 8,400 Local Advertising 5,000 Marketing 51,400 Accounting and legal 5,000 Rent 17,798 Internet & Telephone 5,940 Equipment 48,000 Domain Name 10 Total 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 651,548 23
  • 24. Value-Added Milestones Timeline (Sample) 1st 2007 Financing $660K Development Milestone 1 December Beta Test Milestone Product 1 First Sales 2008 2nd Financing $1Million Break-even Milestone July Product 1 Partnered* Sales Milestone December 2nd Product Development Milestone Sept. * Company retains co-dev./co-promotion rights 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 60 seconds 24
  • 25. Summary   What do you want your audience to remember about the company? o  Unique and Sizeable Opportunity o  Unique product or service o  Competitive Advantage, Strengths o  Marketing Approach, Customers, Sales Pipeline o  Intellectual property o  Management team o  Other… 24/01/14 Slide Time: Approximately 120 seconds 25