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Next Level Ventures

Next Level Ventures

Des Moines, Iowanextlevelvc.com

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).

Year Founded

2013

Portfolio Companies

47

Investments

Next Level Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Reset Financial TechnologiesJun 2026SeedCo-investor
equipifiMay 2026Series BCo-investor
BlastPointFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
MachDec 2025SeedCo-investor
BlastPointOct 2025Series ACo-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

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDes Moines, Iowa
Year Founded2013

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