Ring 2 · Lansing, MI

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Statewide economic development, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and co-investment support.

State economic developmentHold · 26.6

Source record

Stage gate

Grants, incentives, co-investment support

Typical check

Program-dependent

People

Verify program officers and Michigan Rise linkage.

Strategic value

State-backed validation, matching programs, economic-development narrative, Michigan-rooted company formation.

Introduction paths

The Right Place, MSU Research Foundation, Michigan Rise.

Likely objections

Administrative burden and eligibility requirements.

Meeting strategy

Build a clean eligibility packet and tie Bankabil to Michigan fintech / regulated AI infrastructure.

Verification requirement

Verify current public information, investment mandate, team members, and check range before live outreach. relationship, or a deferred relationship. Record

Scoring

Vertical fitN/A · ~4/35 est.

Strategic fitHigh non-dilutive / validation fit · ~75/100 est.

Warmth bonus: +2
Timing bonus: +0
Friction penalty: −10
Priority: 26.6

Warmth state

Research

Public information and source documents are being verified.

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Ring 2 cadence

Monthly travel day and on-site briefings.

Family offices, corporate HQs, regional strategic capital.

TRIP — Monthly travel day — pre-book two or more meetings per trip.