Free business plan template
A structure to work through, section by section — in Word and PDF.
The business plan is the document most investors ask for first. This template walks you through building a professional, well-structured one, with nothing to sign up for.
Four sections to work through
Each one answers a question investors will ask.
Define your goals
Set out what the business is aiming to achieve and how you will measure progress toward it.
Identify your market
Describe your target customers, the problem you solve for them, and the size of the opportunity.
Analyse the competition
Map the competitive landscape and articulate what sets your business apart from it.
Set a clear strategy
Lay out a concrete route to success — a roadmap you and your investors can follow.
Get the template
Word if you want to edit it, PDF if you want to read it first. Both are the same template, free to use and yours to customise.
Raising from investors? You may also want the sample private placement memorandum.
VCPro Database 2026
$119.95
One-time purchase. Free annual update in January 2027.
A plan is only useful once it reaches the right investors. The database holds 7,670+ VC and PE profiles with executive contacts, filters, and export, working offline on Windows and macOS.
Plan written? Now find your investors
Use the VCPro Database or the Investor Directory to identify the firms that back companies at your stage, in your sector, in your region.