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You're Almost There

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

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Thank you for submitting your idea to the **DPLF Venture Fund**. We’re thrilled you’re building something bold for Detroit—and we’re excited to be in conversation with you.

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At DPLF, we believe the best ideas come from those who are closest to the work. Whether you’re just getting started or taking a sharp new turn, you’ve already done the hard part: showing up with vision and courage. We’re honored to be considered a partner.

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🔍 What Happens Next?
 

• We’ll carefully review your submission using a simple, thoughtful rubric. Here’s how we approach it.
   

• We look at all parts of the application from the strength of your idea to your connection to the community, your team, your approach, and what success could look like.
   

• We consider your overall financial position not to judge, but to better understand what kind of support would be meaningful and catalytic for you right now.
   

• Then, we schedule a conversation no pressure, no pitch. Just a human-to-human chat about where you’re headed and how we might walk alongside you.
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 💬 The Chat
 

You’ll hear from us within \[insert time frame] to book a time to talk. This is our favorite part of the process. We want to hear your voice, your energy, your questions. We don’t expect perfection—we expect honesty, ambition, and an openness to partner.

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🤝 Our Mindset
 

We don’t fund ideas.
We fund people with ideas.
 

We’re not here to audit you.
We’re here to invest in you.
 

This isn’t just a grant.
It’s the start of a relationship

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Thanks again for putting your trust in us. We can't wait to learn more and dream together.

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The DPLF Venture Fund Team

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