Next Level Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$600 M

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 12 July, 2026

Profile

Next Level Ventures is a strategic investment firm based in Iowa. Founded with a focus on long-term value creation, the firm manages over $600 million in assets across its diverse portfolio of more than 45 companies. The team combines capital investment with hands-on strategic support to drive measurable growth, establishing itself as a notable player in the Iowa investment sector.

The firm invests in several high-growth sectors including Agtech, Datatech, Fintech, Healthtech, and the Internet of Things. They make investments ranging from $0.5 to $5 million in companies at various stages, from seed to growth. Next Level Ventures is actively involved in their portfolio companies, assisting with financial strategies, operational tasks, and networking opportunities.

Prominent portfolio companies include Curql Fund - which connects fintech companies to credit unions, as well as numerous startups and technology firms in Iowa. The firm plays an active role in steering these companies towards successful outcomes, contributing to both economic development and job growth in the region.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech AgriTech Data infra Education Machine Learning (ML) AI Telecommunications SaaS Media and Entertainment Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Software

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FAQs about Next Level Ventures

Next Level Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Next Level Ventures is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Next Level Ventures was founded in 2013.
Next Level Ventures invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, AgriTech, Data infra, Education, Machine Learning (ML), AI, Telecommunications, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Software.
Next Level Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Next Level Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Next Level Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Next Level Ventures has around $600m assets under management.
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