Prague-based Soulmates Ventures has raised a €50 million fund to support sustainable startups, investing under Article 9 of the SFDR, as Vestbee was informed.
- Founded in 2020 by Hynek Sochor, Soulmates Ventures is a Czech accelerator and venture capital firm that invests in fast-growing startups with a long-term sustainable development vision across Europe.
- To date, the firm has made 26 investments and supported 17 startups across various sectors, including air, water, energy, mobility, circular economy, food and agriculture, education, and healthcare. Notable investments include eAgronom, Kardi AI, Twinzo, Flowpay, Signapse AI, Fusebox, Ogre AI, Madmonq, Youni, and Twin Science.
Since our inception, sustainability has been at the core of our strategy, ensuring investors gain a clear understanding of how the startups we support address environmental and social challenges backed by detailed ESG performance insights. By aligning our portfolio with Article 9 of the SFDR standards, we ensure our investments meet the highest sustainability criteria,” founder and Managing Partner of Soulmates Ventures, Hynek Sochor, commented.
- Soulmates Ventures offers strategic support through its triple-layer acceleration program, connecting startups with expert guidance in brand building, marketing, financial management, operations, sustainability, and market expansion.
- The new fund initially aims to invest up to €3 million per startup, with follow-up funding reaching up to €5 million. While continuing to support seed-stage investments, Soulmates Ventures is also expanding its focus to later-stage funding, helping startups grow from early stages to Series A.
“Our goal is to help innovative, fast-growing companies in sustainability scale and expand. We accelerate their journey, help them navigate challenges, and drive even greater success. Together, we push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainability, contributing to a thriving, healthy society and planet,” claims Hynek Sochor, founder and Managing Partner of Soulmates Ventures.
