Red Cedar Ventures
MSU-linked high-tech startups, university commercialization, statewide innovation, and technology platforms.
Source record
Pre-seed, seed, Series A
$100,000 to $500,000 combined allocations in expanded atlas; concise atlas references up to approximately $2,000,000
MSU Innovation Center; verify current investment contacts.
University AI/software research alignment, MEDC connection, statewide co-investment signal.
Conquer / MSU Tech Transfer / Michigan Rise.
May require MSU linkage or Michigan program fit.
Tie Bankabil to Michigan AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, financial evidence, and possible university research collaboration.
Verification requirement
Verify current public information, investment mandate, team members, and check range before live outreach.
Scoring
- Warmth bonus
- +4
- Timing bonus
- +10
- Friction penalty
- −2
- Priority
- 75.7
Warmth state
Target has ring, capital type, score, contact path, and likely objections.
Ring 2 cadence
Monthly travel day and on-site briefings.
Family offices, corporate HQs, regional strategic capital.