Next Level Ventures

Hummingbirds operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace that connects brands with hyperlocal content creators and influencers to produce authentic, city-specific social media content. The platform enables brands to discover local creators, collaborate on campaigns for products, services, or events, and leverage neighborhood-based authentic storytelling to drive peer engagement and action.

Hummingbirds operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace that connects brands with hyperlocal content creators and influencers to produce authentic, city-specific social media content. The platform enables brands to discover local creators, collaborate on campaigns for products, services, or events, and leverage neighborhood-based authentic storytelling to drive peer engagement and action.

iotaMotion, Inc. is a company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative cochlear ear implants to address hearing loss. Established in 2015 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, iotaMotion offers a robotic-assisted surgical system that standardizes the insertion of cochlear implant electrodes. This system is designed to enhance accessibility for both surgeons and patients, effectively reducing surgical variability by controlling the speed and acceleration of electrode insertion. By personalizing the insertion approach, iotaMotion enables healthcare professionals to deliver more precise and individualized cochlear intervention treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes in hearing restoration.

Hummingbirds operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace that connects brands with hyperlocal content creators and influencers to produce authentic, city-specific social media content. The platform enables brands to discover local creators, collaborate on campaigns for products, services, or events, and leverage neighborhood-based authentic storytelling to drive peer engagement and action.

Founded in 2014, Pitchly is a SaaS company based in Des Moines, Iowa. It provides a cloud-based platform that enables non-technical users to create data-infused real-time PowerPoint and Word documents linked to internal business data sources. The platform aggregates disparate information, reducing time spent by 93% and eliminating errors, while also allowing custom forms for data population.

Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Founded in 2015, Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative biological vaccines and therapeutics for animal health. Its flagship product is an orally-delivered vaccine platform that eliminates the need for refrigeration, enabling multiple animal dosing and improving disease prevention.

OpenLoop Health provides a comprehensive digital health infrastructure for its clients in the healthcare industry. Its platform offers tech solutions along with clinicians, labs, medications, regulatory support, patient assistance, and other services to facilitate efficient healthcare delivery.

Gross-Wen Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Slater, Iowa, that focuses on innovative solutions for wastewater treatment. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) system, which effectively removes nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants from municipal and industrial wastewater. This sustainable technology not only treats wastewater but also produces algae biomass that can be repurposed as fertilizer or bioplastics. By offering an economical and eco-friendly approach to water treatment, Gross-Wen Technologies aims to assist municipalities and industries in managing water quality while promoting environmental sustainability.

Dryland Genetics focuses on developing crops that thrive in areas with limited water. It employs advanced genetic techniques and high-throughput phenotyping to enhance yield and agronomic properties of naturally water-efficient crops, enabling sustainable food production where other crops struggle.

Founded in 2010, Dwolla is a leading provider of account-to-account payment solutions. It offers a modern API that simplifies bank transfers, customer management, and bank account verification for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

WINPRO is the world's first and only line of blood protein supplements. WINPRO products use the power of clinically proven animal blood proteins to help prevent and combat the negative effects of stress-induced inflammation in dogs.

Founded in 2015, Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative biological vaccines and therapeutics for animal health. Its flagship product is an orally-delivered vaccine platform that eliminates the need for refrigeration, enabling multiple animal dosing and improving disease prevention.

OpenLoop Health provides a comprehensive digital health infrastructure for its clients in the healthcare industry. Its platform offers tech solutions along with clinicians, labs, medications, regulatory support, patient assistance, and other services to facilitate efficient healthcare delivery.

Founded in 2019, Roboflow develops software tools that empower software engineers to build computer vision applications more efficiently. Its platforms, including Roboflow Organize and Roboflow Pro, streamline dataset management, offer insights, enable image transformations, facilitate integrations, and allow sharing, thereby accelerating the development process.

MSUITE Corporation is a construction technology company that develops a cloud-based suite of management software designed to enhance collaboration among building information modeling (BIM), fabrication, and field construction teams. Founded in 2015 and based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company offers several key solutions: BIMPro, a plug-in for Autodesk Revit that automates spooling selection and sheet creation; FabPro, a shop production management tool that ensures accurate productivity tracking and status updates; and FieldPro, a field management tool that enables site leadership to monitor real-time activities and productivity on construction sites. MSUITE's software solutions facilitate improved communication, expedite workflows, and reduce errors throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects.

Coviance is a technology-driven company that specializes in enhancing the lending process for credit unions and community banks. It has developed a web-based compliance platform that streamlines lending operations by integrating instant and traditional services. This platform allows financial institutions to improve efficiency, reduce the lending cycle, and provide a better borrowing experience. By leveraging advanced technology, Coviance enables users to digitize their lending processes, ensuring fast, accurate reporting and improved overall performance in loan origination.

VIDA is a health technology company delivering AI-enabled imaging and data intelligence to improve respiratory care and accelerate drug development. Its platform supports clinicians in managing patients with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer, as well as responses to emerging respiratory diseases. By combining quantitative data analytics with visualizations, VIDA helps improve care coordination, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. The company also provides imaging services and integrated clinical data to support pharmaceutical research, enabling faster study enrollment, more precise biomarker targeting, and improved trial outcomes. VIDA’s software has regulatory clearances for clinical use in key markets, including FDA clearance, CE marking, Health Canada licensing, and TGA registration across the US, EU, Canada, and Australia. The business aims to bridge clinical care and life sciences by offering software that supports both patient management and research activities.

MākuSafe Corp. is a technology company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, that specializes in wearable technology aimed at enhancing workplace safety and productivity. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a two-piece armband equipped with sensors that collect environmental data, including location and motion speed, as well as indicators of near-miss accidents. This data is transmitted to the MākuSmart platform, an online portal that allows safety and operational personnel to access real-time reports and predictive analytics. By identifying patterns in workplace risks, MākuSafe's technology helps organizations proactively reduce hazards and improve overall worker health and safety. The company's innovative approach integrates IoT sensors and software to deliver actionable insights, ultimately aiming to mitigate incidents and enhance operational efficiency.

FarmlandFinder, Inc. is an online platform based in Grimes, Iowa, that facilitates the buying and selling of farmland. Founded in 2016, the company provides a marketplace that connects farmers with suitable land opportunities, enhancing access to vital information related to upcoming land sales, auction listings, and sale price records. The platform features tools such as a sale comparison tool and soil composition maps, which enable users to make informed decisions while minimizing the time and costs associated with researching farmland real estate. By offering real-time data and market intelligence, FarmlandFinder aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the farmland transaction process.

MākuSafe Corp. is a technology company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, that specializes in wearable technology aimed at enhancing workplace safety and productivity. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a two-piece armband equipped with sensors that collect environmental data, including location and motion speed, as well as indicators of near-miss accidents. This data is transmitted to the MākuSmart platform, an online portal that allows safety and operational personnel to access real-time reports and predictive analytics. By identifying patterns in workplace risks, MākuSafe's technology helps organizations proactively reduce hazards and improve overall worker health and safety. The company's innovative approach integrates IoT sensors and software to deliver actionable insights, ultimately aiming to mitigate incidents and enhance operational efficiency.

Founded in 2014, Pitchly is a SaaS company based in Des Moines, Iowa. It provides a cloud-based platform that enables non-technical users to create data-infused real-time PowerPoint and Word documents linked to internal business data sources. The platform aggregates disparate information, reducing time spent by 93% and eliminating errors, while also allowing custom forms for data population.

Coviance is a technology-driven company that specializes in enhancing the lending process for credit unions and community banks. It has developed a web-based compliance platform that streamlines lending operations by integrating instant and traditional services. This platform allows financial institutions to improve efficiency, reduce the lending cycle, and provide a better borrowing experience. By leveraging advanced technology, Coviance enables users to digitize their lending processes, ensuring fast, accurate reporting and improved overall performance in loan origination.

Higher Learning Technologies develops educational applications designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling students to learn on mobile devices. The company offers its products through app stores like iStore and Google Play. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, Higher Learning Technologies aims to empower students by providing innovative and engaging mobile education platforms. Their mission is to transform student lives by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence needed to achieve their dreams.

Founded in 2010, Dwolla is a leading provider of account-to-account payment solutions. It offers a modern API that simplifies bank transfers, customer management, and bank account verification for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

VIDA is a health technology company delivering AI-enabled imaging and data intelligence to improve respiratory care and accelerate drug development. Its platform supports clinicians in managing patients with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer, as well as responses to emerging respiratory diseases. By combining quantitative data analytics with visualizations, VIDA helps improve care coordination, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. The company also provides imaging services and integrated clinical data to support pharmaceutical research, enabling faster study enrollment, more precise biomarker targeting, and improved trial outcomes. VIDA’s software has regulatory clearances for clinical use in key markets, including FDA clearance, CE marking, Health Canada licensing, and TGA registration across the US, EU, Canada, and Australia. The business aims to bridge clinical care and life sciences by offering software that supports both patient management and research activities.

Igor Inc. is a developer of a power-over-Ethernet lighting platform that provides intelligent control over LED lighting systems for various environments. The platform allows users to connect Igor-enabled LED fixtures, motion sensors, and daylight sensors through a standard Ethernet network, facilitating the management of these devices via an application interface. Users can create virtual spaces to organize and control different sets of devices, such as lights, switches, and sensors, according to specific requirements. This functionality enhances operational efficiency, simplifies configuration, and supports future-proof building designs. Established in 2013 and based in Johnston, Iowa, Igor Inc. collaborates with a network of sales partners, including distributors, installers, contractors, and resellers, to deliver its innovative lighting solutions.

Workgroups DaVinci specializes in providing an end-to-end productivity solution tailored for marketing and creative teams. The company develops a project management software designed to enhance collaboration and task control within these teams. Their software offers workflow tools that facilitate the production of various media types, including print, interactive, photo, and video content. This enables organizations to efficiently manage projects, online proofing, and approvals, thereby streamlining their creative processes.

1COMM Medical Inc. is a company devoted to providing physician and health care organizations turnkey solutions for medical device patient monitoring and billing services.

VIDA is a health technology company delivering AI-enabled imaging and data intelligence to improve respiratory care and accelerate drug development. Its platform supports clinicians in managing patients with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer, as well as responses to emerging respiratory diseases. By combining quantitative data analytics with visualizations, VIDA helps improve care coordination, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. The company also provides imaging services and integrated clinical data to support pharmaceutical research, enabling faster study enrollment, more precise biomarker targeting, and improved trial outcomes. VIDA’s software has regulatory clearances for clinical use in key markets, including FDA clearance, CE marking, Health Canada licensing, and TGA registration across the US, EU, Canada, and Australia. The business aims to bridge clinical care and life sciences by offering software that supports both patient management and research activities.

Igor Inc. is a developer of a power-over-Ethernet lighting platform that provides intelligent control over LED lighting systems for various environments. The platform allows users to connect Igor-enabled LED fixtures, motion sensors, and daylight sensors through a standard Ethernet network, facilitating the management of these devices via an application interface. Users can create virtual spaces to organize and control different sets of devices, such as lights, switches, and sensors, according to specific requirements. This functionality enhances operational efficiency, simplifies configuration, and supports future-proof building designs. Established in 2013 and based in Johnston, Iowa, Igor Inc. collaborates with a network of sales partners, including distributors, installers, contractors, and resellers, to deliver its innovative lighting solutions.