CATALYZING IMPACT AT SCALE
Today, we are spotlighting two impactful VCs from our GSA Star Network: Soulmates Ventures from Czech Republic and MOST Ventures from Kazakhstan.
SOULMATES VENTURES: WHERE SUSTAINABILITY DRIVES THE BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH
Every entrepreneur dreams of building something that matters. For Soulmates Ventures, this vision expands beyond boardrooms and balance sheets to encompass the entire planet. Headquartered in the Czech Republic, this investment firm views venture capital not merely as a source of funding, but as a lever to help achieve the world’s most pressing targets.
Soulmates Ventures doesn’t pick opportunities at random. Instead, they identify startups whose core missions align with global benchmarks, whether that’s ensuring clean energy access, enhancing resource efficiency, or nurturing more inclusive livelihoods. The result is a portfolio of purpose-driven enterprises tackling challenges like climate action, responsible consumption and production, and sustainable cities, all while forging pathways to decent work and economic growth.
But simply choosing promising founders isn’t enough. Soulmates Ventures takes an active role in equipping startups to produce measurable impact. Their team of experts works hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs to embed sustainability metrics into the DNA of their business models. The firm’s guidance ensures that as these companies grow, their progress can be quantified not just in revenue, but in carbon emissions reduced, lives improved, and resources preserved.
This approach transforms venture capital into a strategic tool for systemic change. Startups supported by Soulmates Ventures don’t just receive financial backing; they gain a fully committed long-term partner. Through tailored advice, market insights, and international networks, Soulmates Ventures channels the energy and ingenuity of entrepreneurs into scalable, meaningful solutions.
At a time when investors worldwide grapple with how best to combine profit and purpose, Soulmates Ventures offers a clear, considered model. By holding itself accountable to the world’s most ambitious sustainable development frameworks, this firm is demonstrating that addressing global challenges can go hand-in-hand with creating thriving, future-ready businesses. In short, they aren’t just picking winners—they’re helping build a better, more equitable future for all.
MOST VENTURES: ALIGNING INCUBATION, INVESTMENT, AND IMPACT
Building a successful startup often feels like navigating a complex landscape, where founders must balance product development, market exploration, and strategic planning. In this environment, a well-structured support system can make all the difference. Enter the MOST ecosystem—a multifaceted platform where mentorship, opportunity, strategy, and talent converge. At its core sit the MOST Business Incubator and MOST Ventures, two integral forces working hand-in-hand to transform promising ideas into high-potential enterprises.
The MOST Business Incubator provides the essential ground-level support that early-stage startups need to thrive. Here, entrepreneurs access mentorship, shared workspaces, workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. This environment encourages experimentation, refines business models, and prepares fledgling companies for their next steps. It’s a rigorous process of learning, testing, and iterating—a nurturing environment that helps startups gain traction and define their growth trajectory.
Once these companies demonstrate both maturity and readiness, the stage is set for MOST Ventures to step in. Positioned as the venture arm of the ecosystem, MOST Ventures invests in those startups that have already sharpened their strategies and validated their business concepts. This investment arm aligns seamlessly with the Incubator’s pipeline, ensuring that resources are directed toward companies best positioned to scale.
By selecting top graduates from the Investment Readiness Acceleration (IRA) initiative—an intensive program under the MOST Business Incubator—MOST Ventures supports ventures that have truly earned their stripes. This integrated approach is not about guesswork or scattershot funding; it’s a thoughtful, data-driven model that identifies and accelerates the most promising enterprises. Startups emerging from this ecosystem benefit from a unique continuity: initial nurturing in the Incubator, followed by targeted investment and strategic guidance from MOST Ventures.
The result is a virtuous cycle of innovation, growth, and sustained impact. In a world where many startups struggle to bridge the gap between good ideas and actual market success, MOST Ventures and the MOST Business Incubator demonstrate how a coordinated, mission-driven network can nurture entrepreneurship from seed to scale. It’s an approach that validates preparation, rewards potential, and ultimately strengthens the entrepreneurial fabric of the region and beyond.
CELEBRATING THE PROGRESS OF OUR GSA STAR NETWORK
As we continue to celebrate the achievements of our GSA Star Network, we hope to share the motivation and resilience that drive these remarkable trailblazers.
Their stories remind us that with determination and innovation, startups can create a lasting impact on the world, paving the way for future generations of entrepreneurs.