Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team10 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Next Level Ventures
10 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Craig IbsenManaging PartnerHe has a background in financial technology and previously worked at Maytag Corporation.
Dave TuckerPartnerHe previously served as the Sr.
Duane HarrisPartnerHe has held roles at Iowa State University, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, General Mills, and several private equity firms.
Liz KeehnerPartner
Michael PerrinPartnerHe joined the firm in 2019 from Great Western Bank.
Elizabeth CavenPrincipalShe has invested in startups through gener8tor and serves on credit union boards.
Martin WalkerPrincipalHe previously worked at Sound Credit Union, Seattle Sonics & Storm, and Tully's Coffee, and holds an MBA and a BS in Marketing Management.
Stephen SchroderPrincipalHe previously worked at FINTOP and in investment banking, and holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame.
Jacob GasparAnalystHe previously worked as a Financial Analyst at Principal Financial Group and holds a BSBA from Drake University.
Wyatt PowersAssociateHe holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting from Iowa State University and is originally from Boone, Iowa.
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Iowa's Strategic Investment Firm, Next Level VenturesNext Level is a leading investment firm in the Midwest & beyond providing strategic investment for companies ranging from seed funding to growth-stage funding.www.nextlevelvc.com
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What stage does Next Level Ventures invest in?
Next Level Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.
How much does Next Level Ventures invest?
Next Level Ventures reports checks of $500K to $10M.
Does Next Level Ventures lead rounds?
Next Level Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Next Level Ventures?
Craig Ibsen (Managing Partner), Dave Tucker (Partner), Duane Harris (Partner), Liz Keehner (Partner), Michael Perrin (Partner).
Is Next Level Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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