Higher Life Ventures (HLV) is an early-stage venture capital fund located in Mountain View, California, supported by HL Mando. The firm partners with founders developing deep technology solutions designed to redefine how people and goods move. Combining operational know-how and investment experience, HLV’s team applies a network-driven approach to accelerate company growth. Its mission centers on collaborating with Seed through Series B startups to bring emerging mobility innovations to market, recognizing that advances in hardware, software and systems will shape transportation, logistics, manufacturing and new industrial applications.
HLV focuses on investments across the mobility ecosystem, targeting companies that create value through improved safety, efficiency and connectivity. While automotive and transport remain core areas, the fund seeks opportunities where breakthroughs in sensing, robotics, artificial intelligence and materials science cross over with other industries. HLV’s thesis holds that innovations in mobility are inherently interdisciplinary, enabling solutions for smart infrastructure, warehouse automation and energy management. The firm maintains a selective portfolio, working closely with co-investors and corporate partners to guide business development, product validation and subsequent fundraising rounds.
The firm has shown a clear interest in clean technology and energy storage, most notably through its support of Safire Technology Group, Inc. In September 2024, HLV joined an $8 million financing round for Safire, a developer of advanced battery systems focused on improving lithium-ion cell safety and performance. This investment underscores the fund’s commitment to technologies that underpin sustainable transport and broader energy applications. By collaborating with investors such as Canaan Partners, Automotive Ventures and Correlation Ventures, HLV extends its reach into battery innovation and clean tech, backing entrepreneurs who strive to reduce environmental impact while advancing mobility solutions.
