Next Level Ventures Promotes Michael Perrin and Liz Keehner

Next Level Ventures Promotes Michael Perrin to Partner and Liz Keehner to Principal

Des Moines, IA — December 17, 2024 — Next Level Ventures (NLV), Iowa’s largest strategic investment firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Perrin to Partner and Liz Keehner to Principal.

Since joining NLV in 2019, Michael Perrin has been instrumental in sourcing and closing venture investments, primarily in financial technology and serves on numerous boards of directors. Prior to joining NLV, Michael held leadership roles at Walmart Inc., Great Western Bank, and Crow Holdings Capital Partners, gaining extensive experience in finance, private equity, and M&A. Originally from Dallas, TX, Michael received an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BS from Cornell University. 

Liz Keehner, who joined NLV in 2021, has played a key role in managing the firm’s investments in Iowa and she also serves on their respective boards. Liz had prior experience in venture capital at Ag Ventures Alliance, VentureNet Iowa, and 1839 Ventures; she received a BA in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa.

“Both Michael and Liz have made exceptional contributions to our team and our portfolio companies,” said Craig Ibsen, Managing Partner of NLV. “Michael’s leadership in fintech and Liz’s expertise in Iowa-based businesses have been vital to our success. We are excited to recognize their hard work with these well-deserved promotions and look forward to their continued impact in the years ahead.”

About Next Level Ventures.  Next Level Ventures is an Iowa-based investment firm that manages over $500 million in assets across a portfolio of over 50 companies as part of two large-scale strategies. Our Curql Funds focus on building partnerships between fintech companies and credit unions, and our Midwest Funds provide capital investment for technology companies in a variety of industries.