About
Has over 10 years investing in and advising companies at the intersection of financial services and technology. He joined the firm from FINTOP, where he invested in B2B fintech companies on behalf of 90+ regional and community institutions.
Experience
- Next Level VenturesPrincipalcurrent2026 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- CurqlPrincipalcurrent2026 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- FINTOPPrincipal2025 — 2026New York, New York, United States
- JAM Special Opportunity Ventures (JSOV)Principal2022 — 2026New York, New York, United States
- SenaHill Partners, LPVice President2021 — 2022Greater New York City Area
- SenaHill Partners, LPInvestment Banking & Principal Investing Associate2018 — 2021Greater New York City Area
- Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P.Investment Banking Analyst2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
PowerPoint20Microsoft Excel16Microsoft Word9Microsoft Office5Public Speaking6Leadership7Customer Service3Access4Social Media6Data Analysis11Research7Teamwork7
Languages German
- Series 63, 7, 79 — FINRA
From Stephen's professional profile.
Colleagues at Next Level Ventures
Barbara Gooch
Director of Administration at Next Level Ventures
Craig Ibsen
Managing Partner at Next Level Ventures
Dave Tucker
Partner at Next Level Ventures
Elizabeth Caven
Principal at Next Level Ventures
Jacob Gaspar
Analyst at Next Level Ventures
Liz Keehner
Principal at Next Level Ventures
Martin Walker
Principal at Next Level Ventures
Michael Perrin
Partner at Next Level Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stephen Schroder?
- Has over 10 years investing in and advising companies at the intersection of financial services and technology. He joined the firm from FINTOP, where he invested in B2B fintech companies on behalf of 90+ regional and community institutions.
- Where does Stephen Schroder work?
- Stephen Schroder is Principal at Next Level Ventures.
- Where did Stephen Schroder go to school?
- Stephen Schroder studied at University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business (Accounting and International Economics - German).
Same school
Also attended University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business80
Ann PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at GreycroftJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechDomenica CevallosAssociate at Fin CapitalMichael BrannanSr. Associate at Volition CapitalEdward KimInvestor at Side Door VenturesAmy PersohnChief Operating Officer at Navitas Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at FINTOP22
Adam AspesPartner at FINTOP CapitalGeorge CecilDirector, Data & Analytics at FINTOP CapitalColleen FlynnDirector, Marketing at FINTOP CapitalChris HaleyVenture Partner at FINTOP CapitalMax HaskinPrincipal at FINTOP CapitalRick HoltonCo-Founder at FINTOP Capital
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Also worked at JAM Special Opportunity Ventures (JSOV)5
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Also worked at SenaHill Partners, LP6
Justin BrownhillManaging Partner at SenaHill PartnersRichard KorhammerManaging Director, Head of Technology at SenaHill PartnersPhilip MinardoManaging Director at SenaHill PartnersNicholas EspinalSenior Advisor at SenaHill PartnersYoni GamlielVice President at SenaHill PartnersKarla KaranzaController at Innovation Works
Also worked at Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P.8
Todd RichCo-Founder and Head of Real Estate at Declaration PartnersNed DaoroManaging Director at Clocktower VenturesWalt P. TsinChief Financial Officer at Balance Point Capital PartnersTim BemerPartner at Lead Edge CapitalCharles HolmesAssociate at Germin8 VenturesTed HolzmanManaging Director at Trousdale Ventures
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