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Never Lift Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund specializing in strategic investments across logistics, mobility, and critical infrastructure. The firm provides capital and support to companies developing foundational technologies and innovative business models. Its strategy targets solutions poised to redefine essential industries, fostering resilience and forward-looking capabilities.
Co-founded by General Partners Charlie March and Michael Lavner, Never Lift Ventures emerged from a shared recognition of opportunities within specific, often overlooked, economic sectors. They established the firm to accelerate progress in areas vital for societal advancement, leveraging their combined expertise. This founding insight emphasized dedicated capital in complex markets.
The fund focuses on early-stage companies addressing challenges in transport, supply chains, and foundational infrastructure. Never Lift Ventures aims to be a steadfast partner, supporting innovation when market conditions cause others to hesitate. Its vision is to foster growth in companies driving lasting impact, reshaping critical industries for evolving global demands.
Never Lift Ventures has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $50.0M Seed / Series A in SolveAI in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | SolveAI | $50.0M Seed / Series A | Accel, GV | Mantis VC, Mike Losapio, Northzone, Olivier Godement, Pushmeet Kohli |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Nevoya | $9.0M Seed | Lowercarbon Capital | BITKRAFT Ventures, Outrun Ventures, QED Investors, Philippe Teixeira DA Mota, Qasar Younis, Floating Point, LMNT Ventures, Stepchange Ventures, Third Sphere |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Isembard | $9.0M Seed | Notion Capital | Amadeus Capital Partners, Antler, Atlantic Labs, Chalfen Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Hoxton Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Prototype Capital, Sequoia Capital, Mandeep Singh, Paul Forster, Andreas Klinger, Charles Delingpole, Joshua Western, Salar AL Khafaji, 201 Ventures, Basis Capital, Forward Fund, Material Ventures, NP Hard Ventures |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Nevoya | $3.0M Seed | Olaf Sakkers, Third Sphere | Ciri Ventures, Necessary Ventures |