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Next Level Ventures

Venture capital

Des Moines · Seed–Late Stage · 15 people tracked

Also known as NEXT LEVEL VENTURES, LLC

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Investment thesis

Next Level Ventures invests between $0.5 million and $5 million per company, backing businesses from seed through growth stage across a range of industries. The firm runs two flagship strategies: Curql Funds, which foster partnerships between fintech companies and credit unions, and Iowa Funds, which provide capital to technology companies across diverse sectors. Beyond providing capital, the firm takes an active role in supporting portfolio companies through financial, operational, and networking assistance. While delivering returns to investors is a core measure of success, the firm also emphasizes meaningful contribution, supporting both entrepreneurs and the organizations that incubate promising ideas.

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Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$500K – $5M
HQ
Des Moines, Iowa, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
AUM
$400M
VC funds
5
Tracked investments
63
Acquisitions
1

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Next Level Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 52 of 63 portfolio companies

Fintech ×22SaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×17AI & Machine Learning ×16Healthtech ×11AgTech ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6Biotech ×5

HQs:United States×46

Who they back

founder profiles across 34 portfolio companies
53%
solo founders
18 of 34 mapped founding teams
54%
repeat founders
of 39 founders with career history
~5 yrs
old at investment
median across 8 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×182 founders×113 founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 32 founders with education data

Iowa State University ×4University of Iowa ×3Georgia Institute of Technology ×2Penn State University ×2The George Washington University ×2Xavier High School ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×11Computer Science ×9Engineering ×6Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Life Sciences ×3Design & Architecture ×2Humanities ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 39 founders with career history

Grubhub ×2Limelight Networks ×2Shift Interactive, LLC ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2Y Combinator ×2

3 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 34 with degree data)

Investments · 63 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 22022 · 32021 · 12020 · 22019 · 12015 · 110 dated

Pitchlypitchly.cominJun 2020 · $7M

Pitchly offers a data enablement platform with data pipeline, data workspace, and data productivity tools that automate data workflows to save time and improve performance for business teams.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSDes Moines, US

Ryan Gerhardy(Co-founder & CEO)inMichael Brook(Co-founder & CPO)in

BoardMatthew Paulson(Director)inWendy Batchelder(Director)

Board seatScott Hoekman· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsGreat North VenturesHomegrown CapitalInnoventures IowaISA VenturesCabra VCM25

Ag Startup Engineagstartupengine.comin𝕏

Ag Startup Engine is an investment and support organization that connects early-stage agricultural startups with investors and industry partners.

AgTechIowa, US

Joel Harris(Executive Director)inColin Hurd(Co-Director)inKevin Kimle(Co-Director)in

Co-investorsEcho River Capital

Akuvoakuvo.comin

AKUVO provides an AI-powered platform for banks, credit unions, and fintechs to manage credit risk and collections processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMalvern, US

Steven Castagna(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Price(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge A. Mossman III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJames Hunsanger(Director)Charles Chung(Director)Guy Messick(Director)

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCVista Equity Partners

Allure Securityalluresecurity.comin𝕏Mar 2024

Allure Security provides brand protection against digital impersonation, using AI to monitor URLs, social profiles, apps, and deepfakes for phishing and spoofing threats.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSWellesley, US

Salvatore Stolfo(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Jaffe(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid J. Murphy, III(Director)

BoardRichard Grinnell(Director)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCGlasswing VenturesGutbrain VenturesRiverside Acceleration Capital

Amesedcamesedc.comin𝕏

Regional economic development alliance promoting business growth across four counties in Central Iowa.

Ames, US

Arcoroarcoro.comin

Arcoro provides a unified workforce management platform for construction companies, handling time tracking, HR administration, payroll, benefits enrollment, and compliance reporting.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Bankjoybankjoy.comin𝕏

Bankjoy is a digital banking platform that enables community banks and credit unions to deliver digital experiences comparable to large banks.

FintechTroy, US

Mike Duncan(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCurql Collective, LLCOpen Opportunity FundY CombinatorSixThirty Ventures

Birddoghrbirddoghr.comin

Birddoghr provides time tracking and HR solutions designed for construction teams.

Construction TechHR Tech

BlastPointblastpoint.comin𝕏

BlastPoint provides software that transforms data into actionable intelligence for organizations, helping them drive growth while considering long-term impacts and protecting against unintended harms from data-driven decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePittsburgh, US

Tomer Borenstein(Director, Executive Officer)inAlison Alvarez(Founder)inTony Cebzanovin

BoardDoug Neal(Director)inMichael Perrin(Director)inEthan Linkner(Director)in

Co-investorsAllos VenturesBTECH CONSORTIUMChloe CapitalCurql Collective, LLCeLab VenturesIrishAngels+5 more

Bowery Valuationboweryvaluation.comin

Bowery Valuation is a commercial real estate appraisal and valuation company operating across multiple U.S. locations in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

PropTechLos Angeles, US

John Meadows(Founder)inNoah Isaacs(Founder)in

Co-investorsCamber CreekCurql Collective, LLCExpansion Venture CapitalFikaMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+2 more

Cariboucaribou.comin𝕏

Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps.

FintechDenver, US

Co-investorsAccompliceCurql Collective, LLCFlucas VenturesHarmonic Growth PartnersInnovius CapitalLink Ventures+6 more

Certintellcertintell.comin𝕏

Certintell delivers remote clinical support for chronic and behavioral health conditions to community pharmacies and health centers through telehealth, patient outreach, care coordination, and clinician collaboration.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSWindsor Heights, US

Benjamin Lefever(Executive Officer, Director)inMoshe Klestizick(Executive Officer)

BoardBarry Adams(Director)inMichael Morrison(Director)Thomas T. Hamilton(Director)Frederick Merritt(Director)

Co-investorsPrairie Crest Capital

Clutchwithclutch.comin

Clutch provides origination solutions for credit unions, enabling member-centric digital experiences across deposits, loans, and business accounts.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Nicky Hinrichsen(Founder & CEO)Christopher Coleman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzCurql Collective, LLCFloating PointTruStage VenturesAlkeon Capital+6 more

Coviancecoviance.comin𝕏

Coviance is a cloud lending platform that automates home equity and HELOC origination for community lenders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSWest Des Moines, US

Omar Jordan(President)inBenjamin Rempe(Cheif Operating Officer)in

BoardNick Evens(Director)Samantha Paxon(Director)Jenny Vipperman(Director)Doug Glagola(Director)

Credit Mountaincreditmountain.coinSeed · Aug 2022 · $4M

Credit Mountain provides a white-labeled platform that converts a credit union's loan declines and adverse action notices into a "path back to approval," giving declined members plain-English explanations, a credit-improvement roadmap, and branded credit monitoring, then alerting the credit union when members are ready to reapply.

FintechSaaS

Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESCurql Collective, LLCEarly Light VenturesRiptide VenturesCommerce VenturesTeam8

DefenseStormdefensestorm.comin𝕏

DefenseStorm provides a cloud-based compliance and cyber risk management platform specifically designed for financial services institutions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechAtlanta, US

Edgardo Nazario(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)inHarold Brewer(Board Advisor & Co-Founder)Jeff Lunsford(Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsGeorgianTTV CapitalBTECH CONSORTIUMCurql Collective, LLCFINTOP Capital

Distynctgetdistynct.comin

Distynct offers the Barn Alarm, a device that gives farmers remote visibility of their farm operations without installing new wires or probes.

AgTechHardwareIoTAmes, US

BJ Brugman(Founder & CEO)inBradly J Brugman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJustin Van Wert(Director)Ben Williamson(Director)

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceInnoventures IowaISA Ventures

Dryland Geneticsdrylandgenetics.comin𝕏Mar 2024 · $4M

Dryland Genetics is a plant breeding company developing productive, resilient crop varieties, with expertise in the North American corn market and broader crop genetics.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechAmes, US

Patrick S. Schnable(Co-founder, CEO & Board Member)James Schnable(Co-founder, CTO & Board Member)inCraig Anderson(COO)inRachel Burds(CFO)ROGER UNDERWOOD(Director)TOM HOEGEMEYER(Director)

Dwolladwolla.cominAcquired

Dwolla provides a modern API platform that enables businesses to connect to US payment networks and facilitate fast bank transfers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDes Moines, US

Ben Milne(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardCraig Ibsen(Director)inJonathon Triest(Director)inAlbert Wenger(Director)inJeff Russell(Director)Jospeh D Geneser(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirebrand VenturesHigh AlphaUnion Square Ventures (USV)FoundryLudlow Ventures

equipifiequipifi.comin

Equipifi provides flexible payment infrastructure that enables banks and credit unions to offer real-time purchasing power to their customers under their own brand.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSScottsdale, US

Bryce Deeney(Founder)inBill Simmons, MBA(Founder)inColleen Shannon(Executive Officer)in

BoardGregg Scoresby(Director)inMary Keegan(Director)Jeff Liesendahl(Director)

Co-investorsBaleon CapitalCurql Collective, LLCLeft Lane CapitalNew Stack VenturesPHX VenturesRevolution+1 more

Facteusfacteus.comin𝕏

Facteus operates a consumer transaction data platform that analyzes billions of daily U.S. purchase transactions to provide insights for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, hedge funds, and consultancies.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Chris Marsh(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Dettra(Chief Financial Officer)inChad Whitney(Chief Revenue Officer)inLorn Davis(Chief Product Officer)inDave Friesen(Chief Innovation & Intelligence Officer)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCID8 InvestmentsTribeca Early Stage Partners

FarmlandFinderfarmlandfinder.cominNov 2019

Des Moines, US

Steven Brockshus(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAmanda Donohue-Hansen(Director)in

Co-investorsCultivian Sandbox Ventures

Genvaxgenvax.comin𝕏

Genvax Technologies develops mRNA and nanoparticle-based vaccines for livestock, focusing on custom, herd-specific formulations that aim to improve speed and precision compared to conventional vaccine platforms.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechAmes, US

Joel Harris(Co-founder)inDr. Hank Harris(Co-founder)inDL Hank Harris(Director)Scott Holmstrom(Director)

Co-investorsAg Ventures Alliance

Getconnectivitygetconnectivity.com

GetConnectivity offers a cloud-based platform for secure high-definition video communication, collaboration and on-demand interpretation.

Greenlightgreenlight.comin𝕏

Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time.

ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US

Tim Sheehan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCanapi VenturesCurql Collective, LLCEthos VCEvolution VC PartnersFin Capital+15 more

Gross-Wen Technologiesalgae.cominAug 2021

Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT) develops the patented RAB algae-based system to treat municipal and industrial wastewater, recovering nutrients from the water and recycling the nutrient-rich algae into slow-release fertilizer.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechSlater, US

Dr. Martin Gross(Founder and CEO)Dr. Zhiyou Wen(Co-founder)David Furbush(Executive Officer, Director)Max Gangestad(Chief Operating Officer)inKen Rubin(President)inPaul Juffer(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsISA VenturesAg Startup Engine Seed

Higher Learning Technologiesbuiltbyhlt.comin

Mastery is an adaptive learning platform that prepares students for professional licensing exams such as the NCLEX and dental board exams through expertly-written questions and personalized study paths.

EdTechHealthtechCoralville, US

Alec Whitters(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Keune(Chief Marketing Officer)inBertaud Ngomsi(Chief Product Officer)inJeff Benjamin(Director)Benjamin O'Connor(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Ferguson(Director)

Co-investorsISA Ventures

Hummingbirdsthehummingbirds.coin

Hummingbirds is a creator platform that connects food and beverage brands with creators across 60+ cities for retail campaigns in grocery stores.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSDes Moines, US

Emily Steele(Co-Founder & CEO)inCharise Flynn(Co-Founder & COO)in

Co-investorsGround Game VenturesInnoventures IowaISA VenturesM25

Igorigor-tech.com

Brings connected, intelligent solutions to the built environment to drive building automation and energy efficiency

Johnston, US

Dwight Stewart(Chief Technology Officer)Steven L'Heureux(Chief Executive Officer)

BoardScott Hoekman(Director)inSean McMurray(Director)Jim Fogt(Director)Dustin Thomas(Director)

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsAMD VenturesGeneral CatalystNVIDIATemasekY Combinator

Illuma Labsilluma.cxin𝕏

Illuma is a FinTech company providing AI-powered voice security and authentication solutions for financial institutions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechPlano, US

Milind Borkar(Founder)in

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCurql Collective, LLCForefront VentureCapital FactoryLiveOak Ventures

iotaMotioniotamotion.comin𝕏

iotaMotion develops robotic systems for cochlear implant surgery, assisting otolaryngologists in achieving precision beyond human capability.

HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSt. Paul, US

Marlan Hansen, MD(Executive Officer, Director)Marlan Hansen(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Kaufmann(Executive Officer, Director)Marlan Hansen, MD, FACS(Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer)Michael Lobinsky(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardWayne Wallace(Director)

Co-investorsISA VenturesMutual Capital Partners

LoanStreetloan-street.comin

LoanStreet operates an online platform for loan trading, syndication, and portfolio management serving credit unions, banks, and direct lenders.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Ian Lampl

Co-investorsArbor VenturesCurql Collective, LLCRosecliff VenturesThird PrimeArboretum Ventures

Machmach.ioin𝕏

Mach develops an integrated autonomy hardware and software platform for off-road machinery, including edge computing, radar sensors, and fleet management tools designed for agriculture, defense, mining, and construction equipment manufacturers.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceThe Venture Collective

Makusafe_makusafe.comin

MakuSafe develops wearable technology aimed at improving workplace safety and productivity.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSaaSWest Des Moines, US

Gabriel Glynn(Executive Officer, Director)inTodd Sutphen(Executive Officer)inMark Frederick(Executive Officer)inTom West(Executive Officer)in

BoardHank Norem(Director)Todd Sommerfeld(Director)

Co-investorsInnoventures IowaNFI Ventures, LLC

Maxwell Financialhimaxwell.comin

Maxwell provides software solutions for mortgage lenders, including point-of-sale, loan fulfillment, and due diligence tools designed for small to midsize community lenders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaSDenver, US

Evan Einhorn(President & Founder)John Paasonen(Co-founder & CEO)inRutul Dave(Co-Founder / CTO)in

Co-investorsCohen CircleCurql Collective, LLCMatchstick VenturesPrudenceTechstarsThirdstream Partners+3 more

Mazen Animal Healthmazenanimalhealth.comAug 2022

BiotechSt. Joseph, US

Joel Harris(Director)Kevin Fields(Director)Jennifer Filbey(Executive Officer, Director)John Howard(Director)

Co-investorsISA VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentFall Line Capital

Msuitemsuite.comin𝕏Aug 2020

MSUITE provides software for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors to standardize and automate fabrication workflows across BIM design, shop production, and field installation.

Construction TechSaaSCedar Rapids, US

BRITTON LANGDON(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDAVE BROWN(Director)KEN BROWN(Director)

Neural Paymentsneuralpayments.comin𝕏

Neural Payments provides a payments engine platform that enables financial institutions to offer peer-to-peer and SMB payment solutions with real-time fraud detection and integration across major payment networks.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSMason, US

Mick Oppy(Founder & CEO)in

BoardIsaac Saldana(Director)Ryan Gorney(Director)Martin Walker(Director)inAlice Ann Schwartz(Director)

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCurql Collective, LLCLEAP Global PartnersPS27 VenturesCatalystSixThirty Ventures

Nymbusnymbus.com

Miami Beach, US

Alexander Lopatine(Executive Officer)Harry J Flood(Executive Officer, Director)David J Wright(LLC Manager)Scott W Killoh(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCian Cotter(Director)inPeter Sobiloff(Director)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCInsight PartnersLaunchpad CapitalThe Banc Funds Company

OpenLoopopenloophealth.comin𝕏

OpenLoop provides telehealth platform and services that deliver virtual care to patients in their homes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSIowa City, US

Jon Lensing(Cofounder)inChristian Williams(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsBIP VenturesHDS CapitalISA VenturesManchesterStory Group, LLCNava VenturesPrimetime Partners+3 more

Pathwarepathware.comin

Pathware provides real-time biopsy quality assessment technology for pathologists to determine sample adequacy on-site, reducing repeat procedures and unnecessary surgeries.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsCANTILEVER INVESTORSInnoventures IowaSolas BioVenturesLevel Eight Ventures

PatientFipatientfi.comin

PatientFi offers monthly payment and financing plans that let patients pay for elective medical and aesthetic procedures over time, with quick applications and instant approvals.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechIrvine, US

Todd Watts(Executive Officer, Director)inJoe Ranieri(Executive Officer)Jon Roberts(Executive Officer)inDerrick Hoag(Executive Officer)in

BoardH. Bradley Sloan(Director)inTom Cestare(Director)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCPatriot Financial PartnersQuesta Capital

Payrailzpayrailz.com

Glastonbury, US

Richard Pelikan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Neil L. Underwood(Director)James S. Mahan(Director)Francis P. Duggan(Executive Officer, Director)James Dreibelbis(Director)Mark Johnson(Director)in

Co-investorsTTV Capital

Portxportx.ioin

PortX builds integration infrastructure for financial institutions, delivered as an Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) that connects banking cores, open banking APIs, and a marketplace of integrated fintechs.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Co-investorsBankTech VenturesBTECH CONSORTIUMCurql Collective, LLCFUSE

Posh AIposh.aiin

Posh provides secure, explainable AI solutions for IT teams at financial institutions through voice, chat, and knowledge platforms governed by a single control interface.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCFINTOP CapitalHuman CapitalTruStage Ventures

Provision IAMprovisioniam.comin

Provision IAM is a cloud-based identity and access management platform designed specifically for community banks and credit unions to automate user access provisioning, policy enforcement, and compliance tracking.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Jonathan Hutcherson(Founder)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLC

Pulsatepulsatehq.com

Pulsate is a digital engagement platform that helps community financial institutions grow account holder product adoption and usage.

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCDelta PartnersTruStage Ventures

Renofirenofi.comin𝕏

RenoFi is a fintech platform that enables credit unions to offer home equity loans and HELOCs based on after-renovation property values to homeowners financing renovation and construction projects.

FintechPropTechPhiladelphia, US

Justin Goldman(Co-Founder & CEO)inRobert Shedd(Executive Officer, Director)inLee Miller(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSamanttabhiram Das(Director)Brendan Dickinson(Director)in

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersComcast VenturesCurql Collective, LLCNycaNyca PartnersTruStage Ventures+2 more

Roboflowroboflow.comin𝕏

Roboflow provides tools for developers to build and deploy computer vision applications, including image annotation, model benchmarking, and dataset management.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Joseph Nelson(Founder)inBrad Dwyer(Founder)in

BoardDavid Sacks(Director)inCrystal Huang(Director)in

Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalFrontline VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Y CombinatorZag CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+3 more

Silvursilvur.comin𝕏

Silvur (Retirement Simplified) offers a retirement financial wellness platform for credit unions and financial institutions, providing tools such as a Retirement Score along with education on Social Security, Medicare, and retirement savings accounts.

FintechSaaSWellness & FitnessClaymont, US

Rhian Horgan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureClocktower VenturesCurql Collective, LLCPoint72 Ventures

TapOnIttaponit.comin𝕏

TapOnIt is a text marketing platform that enables businesses to create and send SMS and MMS campaigns with features like multi-step flows, content hubs, and audience segmentation.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSQuad Cities, US

Katie Castillo-Wilson(Founder)inSara Castillo(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnoventures Iowa

Tractor Zoomtractorzoom.comin𝕏Oct 2022 · $5M

Tractor Zoom operates equipment marketplace and valuation platforms (Tractor Zoom Pro and Anvil Pro) that provide real-time price data, market intelligence, and sales workflow tools for agricultural and heavy equipment.

AgTechData & InfrastructureMarketplacesWest Des Moines, US

Kyle McMahon(Founder / CEO)inZac Sandvig(Chief Financial Officer)inMike Meyerring(Chief Revenue Officer)in

BoardKen Woody(Director)inDouglas Hohner(Director)Tim McMahon(Director)

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceInnova Memphis, Inc.ISA VenturesBienville CapitalBuilders VCHyde Park Angels+1 more

Vertexvisvertexvis.comin

Vertex provides a governance-preserving 3D access layer that streams context-aware pixels from product lifecycle management (PLM) systems to manufacturing, suppliers, and operations teams without exporting derivative geometry files.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise Software

Co-investorsHyde Park Angels

Vida Diagnosticsvidadiagnostics.comin𝕏

VIDA provides AI-powered imaging biomarkers and clinical trial imaging services, using its VIDA Intelligence Platform to collect and analyze imaging data across respiratory, cardiovascular, oncology, and other therapeutic areas.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesCoralville, US

Susan A. Wood(Executive Officer, Director)inSusan Wood(Chief Executive Officer)inSandra Stapleton(Chief Operating Officer)inTodd Johnson(Chief Technology Officer)inLars Nordenmark(Chief Scientific Officer)in

BoardRobert Bozeman(Director)

Co-investorsFirst AnalysisRittenhouse VenturesBlue Heron CapitalChartline Capital Partners

Vida Lungvidalung.aiin𝕏

VIDA provides imaging data collection and AI-powered analysis services to life sciences companies for accelerating drug development and clinical trials.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Susan Wood(Chief Executive Officer)inSandra Stapleton(Chief Operating Officer)inTodd Johnson(Chief Technology Officer)inLars Nordenmark(Chief Scientific Officer)inDr. Wood(CEO)Dr. Nordenmark(Chief Scientific Officer)

Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersDaybreak PartnersInnoventures IowaOSF Ventures

Winpropetwinpropet.comin

Winpropet develops spray-dried blood plasma products for dogs and cats to support normal inflammatory response and animal health.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessIowa, US

Bill Bernardo(Founder)

Workgroupsworkgroups.comin

Workgroups provides workflow and communication tools for marketing and creative teams to manage priorities and stakeholder requests.

Future of WorkMarketing Tech

Zest AIzest.aiin

Zest.ai builds AI-based credit underwriting technology that helps lenders assess borrower risk and automate loan decisioning.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSBurbank, US

Mike de Vere(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCurql Collective, LLCFlybridge Capital PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersMatrixUpfront VenturesCiti Ventures+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

1Comm MedicalEltropyGoboundViewpointmtWebCareHealth

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Next Level Ventures made?
Next Level Ventures has 63 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Next Level Ventures invest at?
Next Level Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Next Level Ventures's typical check size?
Next Level Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
What sectors does Next Level Ventures focus on?
Next Level Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, HR Tech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Next Level Ventures located?
Next Level Ventures is headquartered in Des Moines, US.
Does Next Level Ventures lead rounds?
Next Level Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Next Level Ventures co-invest with?
Next Level Ventures most often shares deals with Curql Collective, LLC, ISA Ventures, Innoventures Iowa, among 120 tracked co-investors.

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Primetime Partners

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$250K – $1M
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$5K – $50M
DST Global

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$100K – $200M
Fusion

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$500K – $1M
Portage Ventures

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Brewer Lane Ventures

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Sure Ventures

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