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

NESsT Lirio Fund

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With Over Two Decades of Experience Supporting Indigenous Medicinal Plant Farmers, Pebani Joins the NESsT Lirio Fund to Expand its Global Presence

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With Over Two Decades of Experience Supporting Indigenous Medicinal Plant Farmers, Pebani Joins the NESsT Lirio Fund to Expand its Global Presence

NESsT’s loan will help Pebani to purchase machinery and equipment and invest in marketing and commercial development, ultimately amplifying their presence in new markets. This loan will also support Pebani to obtain additional Fair Trade and Organic certifications, which will strengthen their international brand awareness in commercial events and global fairs. 

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Welcomes Cedros Café, a Coffee Cooperative that Supports Women Coffee Farmers in Peru

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Welcomes Cedros Café, a Coffee Cooperative that Supports Women Coffee Farmers in Peru

NESsT’s loan will support Cedros Café with working capital to increase the number of farmers they can support – in the next two years, the enterprise plans to work with 400 associates. Cedros will also equip these smallholder farmers to double their production capacity, reaching 1,200 kilos per hectare while safeguarding their quality and certifications. 

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Invests in RONAP, a Brazil Nut Exporter that Supports Indigenous Communities to Safeguard the Biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon

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The NESsT Lirio Fund Invests in RONAP, a Brazil Nut Exporter that Supports Indigenous Communities to Safeguard the Biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon

The NESsT Lirio Fund will support RONAP with a working capital line to expand its production, develop new Brazil nuts products, and increase sales channels. With NESsT’s flexible financing, the association will be able to strengthen its relationships with prospective and existing clients.