Ring 5 · Detroit, MI
WAVE Ventures
Technology and consumer with Series A/B orientation.
Independent VCNurture · 33.6
Source record
Stage gate
Series A/B
Typical check
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000
People
Verify team.
Strategic value
Detroit network and potential growth financing.
Introduction paths
Detroit startup conferences.
Likely objections
Stage mismatch if Bankabil is still pre-seed.
Meeting strategy
Hold as later-stage or market-intelligence relationship.
Verification requirement
Verify current public information, investment mandate, team members, and check range before live outreach.
Scoring
Vertical fitModerate · ~17/35 est.
Strategic fitMedium future-round fit · ~48/100 est.
- Warmth bonus
- +2
- Timing bonus
- +3
- Friction penalty
- −10
- Priority
- 33.6
Warmth state
Ring 5 cadence
Batched trips and structured partner-level outreach.
Statewide corporate and institutional capital pool.
TRIP — Batched structured trip.