Violet, Poland
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CoopTech Hub: Strengthening Communities through ...

By prioritizing privacy, autonomy, and collective governance, CoopTech Hub – an innovative tech cooperative that recently joined the NESsT Violet Fund – is supporting Polish organizations and communities to work together securely, transparently, and independently.

CoopTech Hub: Strengthening Communities through Accessible, Inclusive Technology
Amazonia, Brazil, Bioeconomy, Latin America
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From Territories to Global Decisions: ...

Indigenous Peoples remain largely underrepresented in global decision-making spaces — revealing a contradiction between their leading role in protecting nature and their absence from the forums where environmental and economic policies are defined. This exclusion is no coincidence: it reflects historical, linguistic, financial, and political barriers that limit the access of those who live in and protect the territories to the tables where the future of biodiversity and the economy is decided.

From Territories to Global Decisions: Communities at the Forefront of the Socio-Bioeconomy
Amazonia, Brazil, Colombia, Event, Latin America, Peru
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Heading to COP30: Strengthening the Voices and ...

Beginning next week, NESsT will participate in COP30 Brazil, in Belém, Pará — a historic conference that will place the Amazon at the center of global climate discussions and mark the largest Indigenous presence ever recorded in UN negotiations. We will be there alongside entrepreneurs from our Amazon portfolio, bringing experiences born in the territories and showing that the most effective climate solutions come from those who live in and protect the forest.

Heading to COP30: Strengthening the Voices and Solutions of Amazonian Territories
Violet Fund, Portfolio, Poland
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How 4 Starlings Is Scaling Its Business While ...

Small businesses often thrive on a friendly, family-like atmosphere. As they grow, maintaining that sense of closeness and shared purpose can become challenging. For 4 Starlings (4 Szpaki in Polish)—the first company in the NESsT Violet Fund portfolio—the solution lies in inclusion. By fostering a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard, 4 Starlings has managed to keep its authentic, connected culture even as the company expands.

How 4 Starlings Is Scaling Its Business While Staying True to Its Values
Event, Opinion, Blog
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Reflecting on GIIN Impact Forum with NESsT CEO ...

NESsT CEO Chad Sachs shares his reflections on the GIIN Impact Forum that took place in Berlin, Germany, October 8-9, 2025.

Reflecting on GIIN Impact Forum with NESsT CEO Chad Sachs
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Rebuilding livelihoods through opportunity and belonging: Olena’s story with Women’s Entrepreneurship Foundation

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Rebuilding livelihoods through opportunity and belonging: Olena’s story with Women’s Entrepreneurship Foundation

Rebuilding a life in a new country often means navigating an unfamiliar job market, learning a new language, and living on limited resources while searching for a way to make income. After leaving Ukraine and arriving in Poland, Olena faced these challenges while trying to secure stability for her family. Through Women’s Entrepreneurship Foundation (WEF), she connected with several programs designed to support displaced women navigate these new systems and access clear pathways to quality jobs and entrepreneurship.

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Invests in Federación Campesina del Cauca, a Long-Standing Coffee Cooperative in Colombia

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Invests in Federación Campesina del Cauca, a Long-Standing Coffee Cooperative in Colombia

For over 50 years, FCC has worked to improve the livelihoods of small farmers in an area of Colombia greatly affected by armed violence. The NESsT Lirio Fund extends a revolving working capital line to this long-standing federation of coffee growers, complementing the strategic support it receives as part of the NESsT Acceleration Portfolio.

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From Territories to Global Decisions: Communities at the Forefront of the Socio-Bioeconomy

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From Territories to Global Decisions: Communities at the Forefront of the Socio-Bioeconomy

Indigenous Peoples remain largely underrepresented in global decision-making spaces — revealing a contradiction between their leading role in protecting nature and their absence from the forums where environmental and economic policies are defined. This exclusion is no coincidence: it reflects historical, linguistic, financial, and political barriers that limit the access of those who live in and protect the territories to the tables where the future of biodiversity and the economy is decided.

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Heading to COP30: Strengthening the Voices and Solutions of Amazonian Territories

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Heading to COP30: Strengthening the Voices and Solutions of Amazonian Territories

Beginning next week, NESsT will participate in COP30 Brazil, in Belém, Pará — a historic conference that will place the Amazon at the center of global climate discussions and mark the largest Indigenous presence ever recorded in UN negotiations. We will be there alongside entrepreneurs from our Amazon portfolio, bringing experiences born in the territories and showing that the most effective climate solutions come from those who live in and protect the forest.

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Financing the Future of the Amazon: How to Unlock the Potential of the Socio-bioeconomy with Credit and Public Policies

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Financing the Future of the Amazon: How to Unlock the Potential of the Socio-bioeconomy with Credit and Public Policies

Today, only a small share of the credit offered by financial institutions reaches those who protect the forest. If governments and multilateral organizations work together to change this, sustainable businesses can thrive — and so can the Amazon. 

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How 4 Starlings Is Scaling Its Business While Staying True to Its Values

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How 4 Starlings Is Scaling Its Business While Staying True to Its Values

Small businesses often thrive on a friendly, family-like atmosphere. As they grow, maintaining that sense of closeness and shared purpose can become challenging. For 4 Starlings (4 Szpaki in Polish)—the first company in the NESsT Violet Fund portfolio—the solution lies in inclusion. By fostering a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard, 4 Starlings has managed to keep its authentic, connected culture even as the company expands.

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NESsT and MetLife Foundation Join Forces to Boost Social Entrepreneurship and Expand Opportunities in Chile

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NESsT and MetLife Foundation Join Forces to Boost Social Entrepreneurship and Expand Opportunities in Chile

NESsT and MetLife Foundation have forged a two-year alliance to strengthen the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Chile. This initiative aims to pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future by supporting social enterprises that create quality jobs, enhance financial inclusion, and promote environmentally responsible practices in underserved communities.