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For 2021 we are seeking 10 innovative companies that best fit our mission. We fund each company up to €1,000,000 to refine systems and products that positively impact on both people’s lives and the planet under the general headings of – air, water, energy, mobility, education, food & agriculture and the circular economy.
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Portfolio campanies
5
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Assessed projects
153
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Awarded to companies
2.1M €
Journal
Blog
What are investors looking for when scouting sustainability startups?
Finding the right sustainability startups may seem difficult, particularly for investors in which this industry is new. There are a lot of things happening right now in this prospective industry, which means it is experiencing a huge investment and startup-launching boom.
Blog
Recapitulating the startup industry in Europe and the Czech Republic in 2020.
The year 2020 is most remembered for the Covid-19 pandemic, but we would like to summarize this memorable year with a focus on the industry that we understand the most - let’s look back at how the year 2020 shaped startups and venture capital.
Blog
Startup Rivian IPO could become the biggest in the EV industry in history.
Rivian, one of the most serious competitors to the biggest producer of EV, Tesla, has attracted the attention of investors. And one of them is the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. The startup Rivian is now preparing its IPO, where the value of the company could rise to $50bn.
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Four green-tech unicorns that represent the sustainable industry.
Today, we will introduce you to 4 startups that are making a huge impact on the green & clean technology industry, as well as world sustainability. These are startups that have reached the magical boundary of $1B in market value, earning themselves the title of ‘green-tech unicorn’.
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Agriphotovoltaics, the synergy between solar panels and agriculture has the potential to solve 2 global problems.
When it comes to solar panels, one of the key requirements is their adaptability. Solar panels need to be installed in different shapes, in different places, made from different materials and installed at different angles too. In fact, adaptability is an aspect that is most in focus in the R&D of renewable resources. And we will introduce you one of the solutions called Agriphotovoltaics.
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How can investors improve their investment decisions based on ESG concept?
Yes, in the past there was a theory that said ‘when you invest in a good thing for the environment, it usually means a loss on investment’. This is not true anymore – the Coronavirus pandemic has proved that ESG assets can have a positive impact, and can also be economically sustainable. Which is important now more than ever.
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Could a circular economy accelerate the change of shopping behavior?
The problem of consumption behavior has become an unquestionable issue. Normally, the issue resonates the most amongst younger generations such as Gen Z and Millennials who are more open to a resale market and shared economy. Yet, COVID 19 has changed buying habits across the whole society and, hopefully, it will lead to a more sustainable environment in the future.
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Soulmates Ventures’ Year 2020.
The year 2020 was nothing less than an extraordinary, and extremely weird, year that brought to us a kind of life that we had never experienced before. What the year 2020 brought to us? We had to adapt to a new environment.
Portfolio, Blog
Zero Mass Water – Promising technology that can change the way we generate water.
This promising new technology works in a similar way to solar power but, instead of generating electricity, generates water and could revolutionize the water generation industry. The start-up behind the technology, Zero Mass Water, is attracting attention from investors like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos or Michael Bloomberg, but is the technology efficient enough to be economically profitable?
Portfolio, Blog
The current situation of auspicious carbon pricing system.
It has become clear that carbon prices need to be raised if we are to hit our climate neutrality goals. To achieve this goal, major emitters in the manufacturing, buildings and transport industries need to switch from using fossil fuels to the clean energy sector. According to a new report, carbon prices need to be at least tripled in order to make this switch happen in the EU.
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40% of plants are at risk of extinction. Genome editing may fix it.
The diversity of plant species is declining and according to estimates 40% of plants around the world are facing possible extinction. One of the answers that can reverse this situation could be genome editing, a practice that many people are afraid of.
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Norway is building the first large carbon capture project.
Norway has a reputation as a leader in sustainability. Renewable resources, specifically from 82 large hydroelectric plants, provide 96.1% of household electricity consumed. The government has invested a lot to enable the switch to electrified transport and electric vehicles (EVs). Now, they are bringing in the world’s first carbon capture project.
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Sweden’s new EV charging system concept.
Looking broadly at the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the main issue is the batteries, even though companies like Tesla pour millions of dollars into innovative battery technologies. A new EV charging system concept called Sweden’s Evolution Road project could be a game changer.
Portfolio, Blog
Three agri-food tech start-ups with breakthrough technology.
Read about 3 Agri-food tech start-ups that innovated a breakthrough technology in their fields of specialty.
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The concept of the circular economy.
The circular economy is a loop concept of waste being reused as an input for future business operations. By applying the "reuse, reduce, repair, refuse and recycle" philosophy, companies can drastically reduce their carbon footprint and resource consumption.
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Shall we go back to future with green farming to reach a global-scale sustainable agriculture?
Venture with us into a land of green fields surrounded by mighty forests with plenty of healthy animals living in their natural habitat and take a deep breath of fresh and clean air. Take a journey with us and learn about green farming.
Portfolio, Blog
Can vertical farming be the answer to feeding every citizen with fresh and local food?
With the human population growing and people moving more from the countryside to big cities, there is a crucial question that we, as a species, have to answer.
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How can new trends in the sustainable food and farming industry help us combat future pandemics?
Since Covid-19 has spread across the world, sustainable businesses and industries are helping the world fight the virus while developing …
Blog
Soulmates Ventures: Who we are.
Soulmates Ventures is a green-investing accelerator company designed to help businesses dominate their market.
Blog, Press
#ChranimTebe – FaceMask Challenge to increase public health and decrease spreading of Covid-19.
We encourage all of you: Stay home, work from home and, when you go outside or absolutely have to be around people, wear a face mask. Even a homemade face mask can prevent you from spreading the virus, whether you feel healthy or not.
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A Circular Vision for Sustainable Growth with economic potential $4.5 trillion.
Shifting to the circular economy could release $4.5 trillion in new economic potential by 2030. How Companies are Building a New 21st Century Economy?
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Forget Business Strategies, Fix this and Things in 2020 Will Finally Accelerate.
So do you know what you can do in 2020 to improve yourself and grow so you can build a better team and a better company? Embrace uncomfortable situations.
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This Question Might Shock You: Is Your Product Really Needed?
Most people make the mistake of building their product first and then worrying about selling it later.
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Don’t Destroy Your Chances of Raising Capital with Lack of Readiness.
Most meetings with investors don't results in securing deals, but rather in disappointment in the face of the founder. Fix it!
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From Filthy Trash to Green Renewable Products.
Driving the Circular Economy by Converting Waste to Everyday Goods.
Portfolio
Our portfolio may look small but our process is very selective.
Partners
We understand the value of partnerships, and that being in one is a big responsibility, so we choose wisely.
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