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

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. 

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

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. 

Walking the Talk in Impact Investing: Lessons in Making Real-World Change by NESsT's Chief Impact & Operations Director

Walking the Talk in Impact Investing: Lessons in Making Real-World Change by NESsT's Chief Impact & Operations Director

In this article, NESsT Chief Impact and Operations Officer Renata Truzzi shares her lessons in walking the talk in impact investing – from measurable impact through rigorously-measured investments and running accelerator programs that prioritize locally-led businesses to prioritizing DEI-driven decision making – an approach that has allowed NESsT to create thousands of dignified jobs and improve millions of lives worldwide. 

The Future is Ancestral and Collective: Reflections and Voices from Impact Minds 2025 by Latimpacto

The Future is Ancestral and Collective: Reflections and Voices from Impact Minds 2025 by Latimpacto

In this article, Renata Truzzi, NESsT Chief Impact and Operations Officer, shares her reflections from Impact Minds 2025 by Latimpacto, weaving together her own insights with voices and stories from the event, showing how collective action, ancestral knowledge, and community-led approaches have the potential to shape the future of impact investing.

NESsT Welcomes Catalina Rodriguez Hohman as Chief Financial Officer, Expanding Leadership Team

NESsT Welcomes Catalina Rodriguez Hohman as Chief Financial Officer, Expanding Leadership Team

NESsT recently expanded its executive team with the addition of Catalina Rodriguez Hohman as Chief Financial Officer. Catalina, who is based in Cali, Colombia, has over 15 years of financial experience in national and multinational companies including EY, Deloitte, Russell Bedford International, and most recently One Earth Future Foundation (OEF). 

The NESsT Lirio Fund Renews Support for Three Enterprises Strengthening Sustainable Livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazon

The NESsT Lirio Fund Renews Support for Three Enterprises Strengthening Sustainable Livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazon

In the first half of 2025, Lirio Fund enterprises Kulkao, Lagunas de los Condores, and Pebani received repeat loans from NESsT, reflecting our continued confidence in the enterprises’ business models and impact. Read to learn more about their continued impact and growth as part of our fund portfolio.

When Entrepreneurship Becomes Resistance: How Financial Inclusion Strengthens Lives and Communities

When Entrepreneurship Becomes Resistance:  How Financial Inclusion Strengthens Lives and Communities

In Brazil, millions of Black people become entrepreneurs not out of choice, but out of necessity. In doing so, they transform their communities, generate income, and open doors for others. In a context of structural gender inequality, the challenges are even greater for women, who face multiple barriers throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. This July, as we mark Latin American Black and Caribbean Women’s Month, NESsT reaffirms its commitment to racial equity and to strengthening businesses in Brazil that are building a more just future.