What Mozaik Foundation does

Mozaik Foundation (Fondacija Mozaik) is a Bosnia and Herzegovina-based nonprofit foundation founded in 2002, headquartered in Sarajevo with a secondary office in Banja Luka, that operates an integrated ecosystem of programs targeting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development. Its core technology platform is Rolify (formerly lonac.pro, rebranded in February 2024), a community platform with over 100,000 members that combines professional networking, knowledge sharing, mentorship matching, gamification, and AI-enabled tools, and which functions as the top-of-funnel pipeline for the foundation's downstream programs. Built on this platform, Mozaik runs Mozaik YouthBanks (50 locally-managed youth funds issuing roughly 550 grants annually), the Mozaik Startup Studio (incubation and acceleration, with a reported 71% startup survival rate), the Tech4Impact Fund (direct investment in AI, Robotics, and IoT startups aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals), Mozaik ESG Solutions (corporate ESG advisory), and Mašta Impact Agency (campaign services for development and corporate clients). Complementary initiatives include Mozaik Systemic Philanthropy, the Mozaik Investment Summit, and the Philanthropy Forum in BiH, which Mozaik co-founded alongside Hastor Foundation and Pomozi.ba. Delivery occurs through partnerships with 50+ municipalities across both BiH entities, international development organizations, and corporate partners.

The foundation's business model is grant- and donation-funded for its core mission programs, with limited but growing fee-generating commercial activity through ESG consulting and Mašta Impact Agency. Major funders include the governments of Switzerland, Sweden (Sida), and the United States (USAID), alongside private foundations such as Robert Bosch, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, C.S. Mott, Porticus, and Open Society Foundations, as well as the Interreg Danube Transnational Programme for cross-border initiatives. The 2016-2026 ten-year strategy commits the foundation to developing "a new generation of entrepreneurial and innovative youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina," positioning Rolify, YouthBanks, and the Startup Studio as a sequenced talent-to-startup pathway and ESG Solutions, Systemic Philanthropy, and the Investment Summit as upmarket and ecosystem-orchestration layers. Notable outcomes include 4,000+ youth-led community projects, 350+ startups financed or invested in, 250+ youth microbusinesses launched annually, and 57,000+ local volunteers mobilized; the foundation was awarded the 2012 World Economic Forum / Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe.

Name

Mozaik Foundation

Legal name

Mozaik Foundation

Website

https://mozaik.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mozaik Foundation is a Bosnia and Herzegovina-based nonprofit that builds an integrated youth-empowerment ecosystem centered on the Rolify community platform, Mozaik YouthBanks, the Startup Studio, and the Tech4Impact Fund, serving young people, municipalities, and corporate partners across BiH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Social Impact Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Social entrepreneurship support
• Impact investing funds
• Community philanthropy services
• ESG advisory consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarajevo

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: Mozaik Foundation generates revenue primarily through grants from international donors (governments, foundations) and individual donations. The foundation receives support from entities such as Switzerland, Sweden, USAID, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Robert Bosch Foundation, C.S. Mott Foundation, and Porticus. The organization also mobilizes direct donations to community projects.
2. Program-Related Investments: The foundation makes investments in startups through the Tech4Impact Fund and provides grants and loans to youth microbusinesses. Revenue is generated through returns on these impact investments.
3. ESG Consulting Services: Mozaik ESG Solutions provides strategic direction and operational support to companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina seeking to implement ESG principles, including impact investing advisory.
4. Social Impact Campaigns: Mašta Impact Agency generates revenue through campaign work for development and business sector clients, with 100% of profits directed toward supporting social causes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mozaik Foundation is a Bosnian nonprofit foundation that runs an integrated ecosystem of programs to empower youth and drive social impact. Its core offerings include Rolify (an online youth community platform with 100,000+ members), Mozaik YouthBanks (50 youth-managed local funds issuing grants), Mozaik Startup Studio (entrepreneurship support), Tech4Impact Fund (impact investment in tech startups), ESG advisory for companies through Mozaik ESG Solutions, and social-change campaigns via Mašta Impact Agency.

Product overview

Mozaik Foundation offers an integrated ecosystem of programs focused on youth empowerment and development of future skills. The core platform Rolify provides the largest youth talent pool with skills and career development opportunities, while Mozaik YouthBanks empowers youth through 50 locally-managed funds for community projects. Mozaik Startup Studio extends these efforts by supporting young entrepreneurs from idea to market, working in coordination with the Tech4Impact Fund for technology investments. Supporting programs include Mozaik ESG Solutions for sustainability advisory, Mašta Impact Agency for social change campaigns, Mozaik Systemic Philanthropy for systemic social reforms, the Mozaik Investment Summit for connecting investors with opportunities, and the Philanthropy Forum in BiH for uniting stakeholders around common causes. The portfolio follows a progression from skills development (Rolify) to practical experience (YouthBanks) to entrepreneurship support (Startup Studio/Tech4Impact Fund), creating a comprehensive pathway for youth to become job creators and role models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rolify: A community platform for developing skills and attitudes of young people for sustainability and future jobs, with over 100,000 members.
• Mozaik YouthBanks
• Mozaik Startup Studio
• Tech4Impact Fund
• Mozaik ESG Solutions
• Mašta Impact Agency
• Mozaik Investment Summit
• Mozaik Systemic Philanthropy
• Caring Communities

Products and services

• Rolify Community platform for youth skills development, connecting young people with mentors, job opportunities, and resources for future careers. Combines elements of professional networking with knowledge-sharing community features.
• Mozaik YouthBanks (Omladinske Banke) Youth empowerment program providing practical experience through 50 locally managed funds run by young people. Awards grants for around 550 youth projects annually and supports over 250 microbusinesses.
• Mozaik Startup Studio Support program for young entrepreneurs providing ongoing support from initial idea development through market realization and growth, including mentorship and strategic guidance.
• Tech4Impact Fund Impact investment fund that proactively identifies and invests in technology teams and startups contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on AI, Robotics, and IoT technologies.
• Mozaik ESG Solutions Advisory service supporting companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina in adopting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and promoting impact investing through holistic investment strategies.
• Mašta Impact Agency Impact agency specializing in innovative campaigns and events that promote social development organizations and motivate positive societal change. 100% of profits go to supporting causes.
• Philanthropy Forum in BiH Forum uniting responsible companies and individuals into thematic clusters (education, healthcare, environment) to systematically address significant social issues.
• Caring Communities Interreg Danube transnational project focused on improving quality of life for care-dependent persons through strengthening capacities and structures of interregional cooperation in the Danube region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ youth-led projects completed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025UN agency partnering with Mozaik on youth development and population-related initiatives in BiH.
• Entrepreneurship Academy (EFSE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Capacity building program for entrepreneurs, partnering with Mozaik on youth entrepreneurship development initiatives.
• Balkan Green FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional environmental foundation working on green economy and sustainability in the Western Balkans.
• Interreg Danube ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025European transnational cooperation program funding the Caring Communities project with 25 partners from 9 Danube region countries. Total budget 269,068.43 EUR.
• 50+ Municipalities in Bosnia and HerzegovinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local government partnerships across both entities of BiH (Federation and Republika Srpska) for youth programs, community development, and local fund management through YouthBanks.
• World Economic Forum / Schwab FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International organization that recognized Mozaik's director as Social Entrepreneur of the Year and provides ongoing engagement opportunities.
• Philea (formerly European Foundation Centre)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024European foundation network providing peer exchange and visibility for Mozaik's approaches.
• Impact Europe (formerly EVPA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024European venture philanthropy association supporting impact investing and social innovation.
• Filantropski Forum (Philanthropy Forum in BiH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Co-founded by Mozaik Foundation along with Hastor Foundation and Pomozi.ba. Platform uniting companies and individuals for systematic philanthropy addressing social issues through thematic clusters. Focuses on legislative changes, promotion of philanthropy, ESG integration, and building sustainable philanthropy ecosystem.
• Catalyst2030majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Global network of social innovators and entrepreneurs that Mozaik has contributed to founding, focused on achieving the SDGs.
• Deloitte D2i ProgrammajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Pro-bono consulting program supporting Mozaik's strategy development with innovative and modern solutions from around the world.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large international NGO with programming in the Balkans focused on youth, economic recovery, and community resilience. Comparable in target geography and youth-development mission, though much larger and operating as a broader humanitarian/development incumbent.
• Ashoka: Global social entrepreneurship network that elects fellows and supports system-change leaders, including the WEF/Schwab recognition ecosystem that named Mozaik's director. Comparable as the broader global peer ecosystem for changemakers operating at Mozaik's scale and methodology.
• Kauffman Foundation: US foundation focused on entrepreneurship education, research, and ecosystem support. Comparable as a model peer for Mozaik's Startup Studio and Tech4Impact Fund, sharing emphasis on startup survival, founder development, and evidence-based entrepreneurship support.
• ERSTE Foundation: Austrian regional foundation supporting civil society and social innovation across Central and Eastern Europe, including the Western Balkans. Comparable as a regional peer in scope, ESG/philanthropy agenda, and youth-focused programming, with much larger scale and endowment.

Regional players

• Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE Trust): Regional grantmaker supporting civil society in CEE and the Western Balkans, with a focus on youth and community development. Comparable as a regional foundation peer with overlapping donor ecosystems and systemic-philanthropy orientation.
• Swisscontact: Swiss foundation for development cooperation active in the Balkans and CEE on youth employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development. Comparable because it combines bilateral donor backing (Swiss government) with on-the-ground youth programs in the same region as Mozaik.
• Eurasia Foundation: US-based foundation supporting civil society, youth, and economic development across Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. Comparable in geography, donor base, and youth/community programming, though it operates as an external funder rather than a delivery organization.

Direct peers

• Youth Business International: Global nonprofit supporting young entrepreneurs in underserved communities with mentorship, training, and access to finance. Directly comparable to Mozaik Startup Studio and Tech4Impact Fund because of its shared focus on youth entrepreneurship outcomes and survival metrics.
• Catalyst2030: Global network of social innovators and entrepreneurs pursuing the SDGs, co-founded by Mozaik Foundation. Operates as a peer coalition for systems-change organizations, making it a direct strategic peer for Mozaik's ecosystem approach.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused community hubs and entrepreneurship platforms serving social entrepreneurs. Highly comparable to Mozaik because of its hybrid model that combines a community platform, startup support, and partnerships with corporates and donors in emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mozaik-foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/fondacijamozaik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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