As the first year of NESsT Brazil´s University Social Entrepreneurship Program draws to a close, NESsT and its partners celebrate the outcomes.
Violet Fund, Portfolio, Poland
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.
Event, Opinion, Blog
NESsT CEO Chad Sachs shares his reflections on the GIIN Impact Forum that took place in Berlin, Germany, October 8-9, 2025.
Chile, Featured, Funding, News, Supporters
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.
Latin America, NESsT Accelerator Program, Amazonia, Peru, Supporters
NESsT announces the launch of a business assistance program under the Amazon Eco Bio Business Facility (EBBF Amazonia), where it will serve as an innovation partner.
Amazonia, Colombia
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.
