Next Level Ventures Promotes Liz Keehner to Partner

Des Moines, IA - Next Level Ventures, an Iowa-based venture capital firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Liz Keehner to Partner.

Keehner has been a key member of the Next Level Ventures team since joining the firm in 2021. In her new role as Partner, she will continue to lead investment strategy in Iowa, manage Iowa investor relations, work closely with portfolio company founders, and help shape the firm's long-term strategic direction. She brings experience from multiple roles in venture investing and is an active advocate for Iowa's innovation ecosystem. Keehner also serves as President of the Iowa Venture Capital Association. She holds a BA in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa.

"Liz has played an instrumental role in building our investment platform and strengthening our connections across Iowa's innovation ecosystem," said Craig Ibsen, Managing Partner at Next Level Ventures. "Her leadership, investment judgment, and commitment to founders will be critical as we continue to grow the firm, and we're excited to recognize her well-deserved promotion to Partner."

About Next Level Ventures
Next Level Ventures is an Iowa-based investment firm that manages over $700 million in assets across a portfolio of more than 60 companies through two large-scale investment strategies. Its Curql Funds focus on building partnerships between fintech companies and credit unions, while its Iowa Funds provide capital for early-stage technology companies across multiple industries.