Deal Flow Tracker

• Automated status update generation based on deal activity
• Configurable notification rules for stage changes
• Partner/associate assignment and coverage tracking
• Follow-up reminder scheduling

Reporting and Analytics

• Pipeline velocity metrics (time in stage, conversion rates)
• Deal flow source attribution and ROI analysis
• Partner productivity and coverage metrics
• Historical pipeline trend analysis

Usage

Track New Deal

Input: Company information, source, initial assessment
Process: Create deal record, assign stage, set up tracking
Output: Deal ID, initial pipeline position, assigned coverage

Update Deal Status

Input: Deal ID, new stage or activity update
Process: Record transition, calculate metrics, notify stakeholders
Output: Updated deal record, transition history, notifications sent

Generate Pipeline Report

Input: Date range, filters (stage, partner, sector)
Process: Aggregate deal data, calculate metrics
Output: Pipeline summary, velocity metrics, conversion funnel

Analyze Deal Flow Sources

Input: Time period, source categories
Process: Attribution analysis, ROI calculation
Output: Source effectiveness report, recommendations

Integration Points

• Investor Network Mapper: Link deal sources to network relationships
• Deal Scoring Engine: Incorporate scores into pipeline prioritization
• Meeting Scheduler: Coordinate deal-related meetings
• IC Memo Generator: Pull deal data for memo generation

Best Practices

1. Maintain consistent stage definitions across the firm
2. Log all significant deal interactions for accurate velocity tracking
3. Review pipeline weekly to identify stale deals
4. Use source attribution consistently for accurate ROI analysis
5. Set up automated alerts for deals exceeding stage time thresholds