Next Level Ventures

Very proud of Craig Ibsen and thankful of the @BusinessRecord. Opportunity to learn more about #startup companies and VC in #Iowa

Congratulations to @openloophealth on their acquisition of @ImagingPanda_! openloophealth.com/news/openloop-…

We are thrilled to be part of the @hummingbirdshq mission to connect small businesses and hyper-local social media influencers! nextlevelvc.com/blog/2023/03/0…

Congratulations to @Isoray and @Viewpoint_MT on their successful merger and creation of Perspective Therapeutics. Learn more here: perspectivetherapeutics.com/about/

It's 2023: if your firm isn't actively building an online presence, you're behind. Check out these 3 easy ways to boost your online visibility and grow your firm: bit.ly/3JyPY6m #professionalservicesmarketing #onlinepresence

A new era begins. LenderClose is now Coviance™. As Coviance, we are accelerating our mission to perfect the lending experience so our customers can focus on what matters most - their borrower’s experience. This is intelligently simple home equity. coviance.com

Great to see #DSM’s @InsuranceAccel featured in @SteveCase’s new book “The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream.” #DSMUSA now a global #InsurTech hub with GIA, @BrokerTechVen, @GISDesMoines & #insurance & startup ecosystem.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Next Level Ventures team!

Previous downturns have been worse, and there’s a mountain of capital waiting to jump back into the market--> craigpbrett.medium.com/a-cold-winter-…

Yesterday, we celebrated the #Holidays with a luncheon and ugly sweater competition before our company-wide break. Our office will be closed from 12/26 - 1/2. A special thank you to our #ClientSuccessTeam for being available to our partners during this time.

Despite an economic downturn, startups can still thrive in a number of areas: medium.com/cortado-ventur…

Extreme weather events, geopolitical turmoil, supply chain disruptions: There is no doubt that 2022 has been a crazy year. It's become apparent that investors should be focusing on what really matters: food. #Agtech success is here to stay! pitchbook.com/news/reports/q…

Does education boost entrepreneurship? A study from Iowa State found that additional school led to more self-employment in high-growth industries. news.iastate.edu/news/2022/12/1…

Meet PatientFi, a Curql Collective portfolio company! PatientFi partners with a nationwide network of healthcare practices and seamlessly connects qualified patients with credit union financing to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. hubs.li/Q01vk7lX0

Learn more about all the innovation happening in Iowa! innovationia.com/2022/12/15/dm-…

Seasoned #investors offer advice for #founders and #startups throughout their #fundraising journey: @sieventures/demystifying-fundraising-from-venture-capitalists-e0301080161c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@sieventures/d…

As part of our #InvestingIn series, we take a closer look at the defining reasons we choose to invest in particular startups. Competitively, no one is leveraging this ag equipment data in the way that Tractor Zoom is. nextlevelvc.com/blog/2022/12/1…

The hard thing about failure is putting it into perspective. Startups Fail. All the time. So what can you do now that you know every Founder has bad chapters in their history? startups.com/library/expert…

Let's talk valuation. Don't just throw out a number if an investor asks about #valuation. Instead, do this: techcrunch.com/2022/12/09/how…

The 'ask and use of funds' slide is an opportunity to shine as a founder. Don't waste it. techcrunch.com/2022/12/11/the… #fundraising #capital #founders #entrepreneurship #startups

ICYMI 👉Great panel discussion as part of the Connecting Statewide Leaders discussion series, presented by @IowaABI including Inseer, @nextlevelvc and MākuSafe. Catch the highlights here: ow.ly/njLe50LYAiX #innovation #technology #startup