this is the same as the "are ideas worthless?" debate. Your business model is nothing more than "your idea of how you will generate income". therefore some may

this is the same as the "are ideas worthless?" debate. Your business model is nothing more than "your idea of how you will generate income". therefore some may think it is only as valuable as your experience and your credibility. a buyout is an exit not a business model. your plan will remain secret as long as you are not making money. my advice is tell your investors how you will make money if they ask, and let anyone else figure it out on their own.