Venture capital financing provides funding for startups, small businesses, and risky ventures. A business plan is essential for obtaining venture capital and must convince investors of the company's goals, market opportunity, management team, and financial projections. The plan should summarize the business, products, market analysis, marketing strategy, operations, management, and provide 3-5 years of financial projections. It must demonstrate the need for funding and how investors will achieve a return on their investment.