Next Level Ventures
Overview
Next Level Ventures is an Iowa-based strategic investment firm committed to driving innovation and fostering economic growth both within the Midwest and across broader markets. They specialize in providing strategic investment partnerships tailored to technology companies at various stages of development, from seed funding for early-stage businesses to capital management for growth-stage ventures. With a portfolio encompassing over 45 companies, they focus on sectors such as agtech, datatech, fintech, healthtech, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bound | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| The Hummingbirds | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Coverbase | Oct 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| The Hummingbirds | Dec 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| iotaMotion | Jul 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Craig Ibsen
Managing Partner
Dave Tucker
Partner
Michael Perrin
Partner
Elizabeth Caven
Principal
Liz Keehner
Principal
Martin Walker
Principal
Margaret Summers
Senior Account Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
