Is number five what would be labeled "strategic partnerships" or some such?
Yea, basically, strategic partnerships is a little bit wishy washy for me. IMHO its more a legal contract term than a PPM or biz plan term.
I would use words that power up that section with terms like "Distribution Contracts", "Sale Mechanisms", and such.
Most investors will not invest in production of a good and not have a sales plan and or agreements in place.
Banks lend money for Accounts Recievable or sales contracts. Since you do not have that yet, your investors need to get as close to this requirement as possible, the farther you are away from this assurance the more its going to cost you in equity.
How many companys have been able to build great products, but failed at finding a way to get the product to market and create a revenue stream.
Ken