Layer 3 — Warmth mechanics

Warmth Pipeline

Every target holds exactly one relationship state. Advancing a card is a working session move; it is not persisted and does not replace the CRM system of record.

Unresearched · 0

Name exists but no verified thesis, contact, or relationship path.

NEXT — Research

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Research · 32

Public information and source documents are being verified.

NEXT — Mapped

eLab Ventures60

R4Early-stage technology venture capital

Canapi Ventures59

R7Bank-backed specialist venture capital

Michigan Rise Fund58.3

R2State

Nyca Partners55

R7Specialized fintech VC

Commerce Ventures55

R7Enterprise fintech and insurtech fund

Side Door Ventures Michigan Fund54.8

R5Venture fund

ID Ventures / Invest Detroit Ventures54.3

R5Venture arm

Bank of Ann Arbor startup fund / CVC reference54

R4Bank

Union Heritage Venture Capital54

R5Credit-union-backed VC

High Alpha49.8

R6Venture studio

Augment Ventures49.1

R4Seed venture fund

Tappan Hill Ventures49.1

R4Venture capital

Oak HC/FT43.8

R7Healthcare and fintech venture

Start Garden43.4

R0Incubator

New Community Transformation Fund39.4

R0Social impact fund

Conquer Accelerator38.2

R0Accelerator

Henry Ford Health + MSU Innovation Fund36.6

R2Health-system

SensCy36.6

R4Cybersecurity sector fund

Renaissance Venture Capital36.6

R4Fund-of-funds

Fontinalis Partners36.6

R5Mobility-focused VC

Corewell Health Ventures33.6

R0Corporate venture capital

WAVE Ventures33.6

R5Independent VC

KzFV VC Fund30.6

R2Regional early-stage VC

EDF Ventures30.6

R4Early-stage venture fund

Straylight Capital30.6

R4Venture firm

Assembly Ventures30.6

R5Venture capital

UFP Ventures28

R0Corporate venture capital

The Right Place26.6

R0Economic development organization

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)26.6

R2State economic development

Arboretum Ventures23.3

R4Institutional healthcare venture capital

Wakestream Ventures22.8

R0Regional venture fund

WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center22.6

R2University commercialization

Mapped · 7

Target has ring, capital type, score, contact path, and likely objections.

NEXT — Intro requested

TruStage Ventures / CMFG Ventures86.6

R6Strategic corporate VC fintech

Grand Ventures85.4

R0Institutional Venture Capital

Drive Capital78.7

R6Institutional venture capital

Red Cedar Ventures75.7

R2University subsidiary venture fund

Detroit Venture Partners73.6

R5Institutional VC

Michigan Capital Network / Grand Angels70.6

R0Angel network

Beringea58.1

R5Growth-stage venture

Intro requested · 0

A named bridge has been asked for a warm path.

NEXT — Introduced or direct outreach

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Introduced · 0

The target has received a credible introduction.

NEXT — First meeting

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First meeting · 0

Introductory thesis discussion scheduled or completed.

NEXT — Diligence, nurture, pass

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Diligence · 0

Investor has requested materials or internal review.

NEXT — Partner meeting, pass, term discussion

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Partner / committee · 0

Target is considering allocation or deeper sponsor process.

NEXT — Term discussion, pass, nurture

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Term discussion · 0

Economics and deal role are with CFO/counsel.

NEXT — Close process or pass

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Committed · 0

Allocation agreed subject to legal close.

NEXT — Close

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Closed · 0

Funds/documentation complete.

NEXT — Investor success / relationship maintenance

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Pass — re-enter · 0

No current investment, but re-entry milestone defined.

NEXT — Nurture

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Pass — closed · 0

No credible re-entry path.

NEXT — Archive

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