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📢 🇧🇷 Empreendedores sociais no Brasil, esta é sua última chance para se inscrever no #NESsTLirioFund e ter a oportunidade de acessar entre US$100.000 e US$500.000 em financiamento, além de mentoria empresarial! As inscrições se encerram esta semana!    O #FundoLírioNESsT apoia empresas sociais comprometidas com a proteção do meio ambiente e a melhoria das condições de vida de comunidades em situação de vulnerabilidade, incluindo comunidades rurais e tradicionais, povos indígenas, pessoas com deficiência e outros grupos que enfrentam barreiras para acessar uma renda digna. Inscreva-se agora se sua empresa atua há 2 anos ou mais em um dos seguintes setores: 🍍 Agricultura sustentável (castanha da Amazônia, açaí, frutas, etc.)   🐟 Pesca sustentável   🏞️ Ecoturismo em áreas protegidas   👩🏾💻 Emprego inclusivo e desenvolvimento profissional   👚 Têxteis e moda ética   🌿 Produtos naturais de áreas de biodiversidade   ♻️ Tecnologia verde  ➕ Setores correlatos As empresas selecionadas terão acesso a capital paciente com condições flexíveis e mentoria empresarial personalizada para impulsionar seu crescimento e impacto positivo. 🚀 ⏰ Até o dia 31 de outubro, saiba mais sobre os critérios de elegibilidade e como se inscrever aqui: https://lnkd.in/dyGNYjBu Chad Sachs | Mariana Paulino Lima | Caio Hernandes Lopes | Ana Belen Jalixto Romero | Jorge Arturo Chávez Zenteno | Marcelo Delgado Infantas | María Pía Quiroz V. | Nayana Cambraia | Tiana Vilar Lins | Marissa Renaud | CAIRO BASTOS

🌱 Did you know that EKOINBUD, the newest enterprise to join the NESsT Refugee Employment Initiative, built Poland’s very first wooden hospital? 🏥🇵🇱 With a mission to drive positive environmental change, Ekoinbud specializes in sustainable wooden construction and the production of prefabricated modular buildings, including schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. But its impact doesn’t stop there—this socially impactful enterprise is also dedicated to supporting workers in the construction sector. Through its wide range of green building projects, Ekoinbud provides dignified employment opportunities in design, manufacturing, and on-site construction to people from marginalized backgrounds, including youth, people affected by the war in Ukraine, and women. 🌍💼 💬 Ekoinbud’s mission is to create spaces that not only meet the highest sustainability and environmental standards, but that also serve individual people and our local communities. We act with passion and commitment, with the benefit of future generations in mind. - says Tomasz Balcerowski, MBA, Prezes Zarządu EKOINBUD (Founder and CEO of the company) 👏 Join us in celebrating Ekoinbud’s commitment to a greener, more inclusive future! Learn more about Ekoinbud: https://lnkd.in/dgjbTEFD Pavlo Shepetovskyi Monika Włodarczyk Paulina Rusiecka-Przeworowska Piotr Murawski Grzegorz Wach Filip Wadowski Tirza Voss Kim Humby Justyna Markowicz (she/her) #NESsTRefugeeEmploymentInitiative #CitiFoundation #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship #impactinvesting #impactfunds #socialentrepreneurship  #socialenterprises 

🇵🇪 Meet the latest addition to the NESsT Lirio Fund – Apromayo! 🫘 Apromayo sources coffee beans from small-scale producers in remote rainforest areas of the San Martín and Amazonas regions in Peru. Women-led with support from a young team, Apromayo has become a key player in the region’s coffee industry. Since its inception almost a decade ago, it has grown from six members to over 300. Swipe to find out more or read below ---> ✨ Apromayo's mission is to support coffee growers to achieve sustainable, thriving livelihoods. By providing coffee growers with targeted, hands-on support, Apromayo helps its members cultivate high-quality, sustainable, and traceable beans, secure premium prices for their crops, and protect the biodiversity of their farms and communities. ⬇️ These actions include:  • Regular training sessions on organic and Fairtrade farming practices that minimize the use of harmful chemicals and reuse and recycle waste  • A coffee laboratory where producers can taste the coffee they grow and identify ways to improve its quality for higher income in the long term  • Gender policies that strengthen women’s roles in the association, including regenerative agriculture training designed specifically to support women to develop additional sources of income 🤝 NESsT’s investment to Apromayo will support the association to ramp up its coffee production and achieve sustainable growth, while providing ongoing support to current and new farmers in the region, especially women.   🔗 Read more here: nesst.org/apromayo Chad Sachs Ana Belen Jalixto Romero Jorge Arturo Chávez Zenteno María Pía Quiroz V.

"Textile waste is a significant problem [in Chile]. It’s estimated that 39,000 tons a year end up in landfills in the Chilean desert,” shares Rosario Hevia, CEO of Ecocitex – a NESsT portfolio enterprise with the mission to eliminate textile waste, above all that generated by the fast fashion industry.     Founded and led by entrepreneur Rosario Hevia, Ecocitex recycles 69 tons of used, donated clothes every year. The Santiago-based enterprise also operates a clothing donation program tailored for communities in need. They have collected over 1.2 tons of clothing since 2022, which has positively impacted the lives of 220 individuals annually.    Three years ago, Ecocitex opened a production facility in Santiago, Chile to recycle used and donated clothing, while offering dignified employment and training opportunities to formerly incarcerated women, ensuring access to technical roles that have been historically reserved for men.    In June 2023, Ecocitex lost its textile factory to a fire, which destroyed its fabric recycling machines and stock of upcycled products. With support from NESsT, Ecocitex quickly transitioned to a new business model while staying true to its circular economy ethos    Today, Ecocitex partners with local retailers to sell upcycled and pre-owned products and to collect used clothing. Its repurposed products feature components crafted or upcycled by local sewing professionals who work in small or family-run workshops. Ecocitex supports these individuals – over 80% of whom are women and 35% from excluded groups – to grow their craft, enhance their skillsets, and improve their economic stability. With NESsT’s support, Ecocitex aims to train more workers and strengthen local communities at each of its points of sale.    “In the fire, we lost everything—our facilities, machinery, inventory, and stores. But we rose again. Being prepared for both the best and worst scenarios and having a solid contingency plan in place is crucial. It’s equally important not to lose sight of your purpose and passion, as they will fuel your determination during crises. Finally, surrounding yourself with supportive advisors, collaborators, friends, and family is also key,” shared Rosario.   You can read more about Ecocitex’s resilient recovery in our 2023 Annual Report here: nesst.org/ecocitex Fabian Olivares Cristopher Gómez Zapata Gonzalo San Martín Carola Delgado Ureta #circulareconomy #fastfashion #chile #socialenterprises

🌱 NESsT at COP16: Unlocking Finance for a Locally-Led Pan-Amazon Bioeconomy 🌍 Last week at COP16 Colombia, the world’s largest biodiversity forum held in Cali, Colombia, #NESsT brought together representatives from bioeconomy enterprises, development banks, and public and private investors to explore ways to mobilize direct financing for Indigenous-led enterprises in the Amazon. We listened closely to the challenges and experiences of local entrepreneurs and together discussed opportunities and solutions to ensure Indigenous Peoples and local communities have the financial resources they need to drive enterprises that protect biodiversity and provide dignified livelihoods. By bridging communication and knowledge gaps, we’re moving closer to a sustainable and inclusive Amazon bioeconomy led by grassroots organizations. --- 🌱 NESsT en COP16: Desbloqueando el Financiamiento para una Bioeconomía Panamazónica Liderada Localmente 🌍 La semana pasada en COP16 Colombia, la cumbre más importante sobre biodiversidad en el mundo en Cali, Colombia, NESsT reunió a líderes locales e inversores para explorar soluciones para mobilizar financiamiento directo para empresas lideradas localmente en la región panamazónica. Nos enfocamos en escuchar activamente las experiencias y desafíos de los emprendedores locales, y en proponer juntos oportunidades y soluciones para garantizar que los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales cuenten con los recursos financieros necesarios para impulsar emprendimientos que protejan la biodiversidad y generen medios de vida dignos. Al cerrar las brechas de comunicación y conocimiento, estamos avanzando hacia una bioeconomía amazónica que sea sostenible, inclusiva e impulsada por organizaciones de base. ✨A heartfelt thank you to our partners for co-organizing this event, to panelists, and moderators / Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros aliados por co-organizar este evento, a los panelistas y moderadores: Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy, Amazon Investor Coalition, Conservation International, Wri Brasil (World Resources Institute), Ricardo Andrés Calderón Solarte (AGROSOLIDARIA FLORENCIA), Daniel Hincapie (IDB), Bruna Mesquita (Michelin), Karin Metell Cueva (SIDA), Joana Oliveira de Oliveira (Pan Amazon Network for Bioeconomy), José Yahuarcani, (Asociación Intercomunitaria Painu), CAIRO BASTOS (NESsT), Yanê Amoras Lima (Amazon Investor Coalition). Mauricio Verkooijen Diana Alejandra Ramirez Loaiza Tiana Vilar Lins Ricardo Díaz Hart Juan Pablo Manrique Margarita Martinez Baldión Diego Santana Renata Truzzi #COP16Colombia #bioeconomy #biodiversity

Jorge Júnior, founder of NESsT portfolio enterprise Trampay, is a finalist for the Folha de S.Paulo Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award! ✨ The award recognizes Brazilian entrepreneurs driving inspiring and innovative solutions with positive impact on people and the planet. Jorge Júnior founded fintech and social enterprise Trampay to create a fairer, safer gig economy for workers. Trampay provides low-interest loans to gig workers, among other services, giving them access to upfront cash that allows them to cover essential living expenses for themselves and their families such as food, rent, and healthcare.     Trampay also operates a rest stop in an area with high delivery demand, providing a space for drivers to warm up meals, socialize, and rest after extended shifts. As part of its award submission, Trampay is raising funds to establish a new support center where delivery workers can rest, eat, and recharge. In the demanding environment of daily deliveries, this center aims to enhance the working conditions and support the health of those who keep the city moving.  ⏰ Folha de S.Paulo will announce the winners of the award on November 8th!  Learn more about Trampay’s entry and its initiatives here ▶ https://lnkd.in/dVS3upvb  --- Jorge Júnior, fundador da Trampay, empresa do portfólio da #NESsT, é finalista do Prêmio Empreendedor Social do Ano da Folha de S.Paulo!  ✨ O prêmio reconhece empreendedores brasileiros que promovem soluções inspiradoras e inovadoras com impacto positivo nas pessoas e no planeta.  Jorge Júnior fundou a fintech e empresa social Trampay para criar uma economia de “gig” mais justa e segura para os trabalhadores. A Trampay oferece empréstimos a juros baixos para trabalhadores de plataformas, entre outros serviços, possibilitando acesso a um adiantamento financeiro que permite cobrir despesas essenciais de vida para si e suas famílias, como alimentação, aluguel e saúde.  A Trampay também opera um ponto de apoio em uma área de alta demanda de entregas, oferecendo um espaço para que os entregadores possam aquecer refeições, socializar e descansar após longas jornadas.     Como parte da inscrição para o prêmio, a Trampay está arrecadando fundos para estabelecer um novo centro de apoio no centro de São Paulo, onde os entregadores poderão descansar, se alimentar e recarregar as energias. Neste ambiente exigente das entregas diárias, o objetivo do centro é melhorar as condições de trabalho e apoiar a saúde dos profissionais que mantêm a cidade em movimento.     ⏰ A Folha de S.Paulo anunciará os vencedores do prêmio no dia 8 de novembro!  Saiba mais sobre a inscrição da Trampay e suas iniciativas aqui ▶ https://lnkd.in/dVS3upvb #EmpreendedorismoSocial #Transformação #Trampay #FolhaDeSaoPaulo #SchwabFoundation #Doação #ImpactoSocial 

📢 Faltam apenas alguns dias para se inscrever no Fundo Lírio NESsT no Brasil e ter acesso a até US$ 500.000 em financiamento flexível e apoio personalizado para o seu negócio! Estamos apresentando a equipe do Fundo Lírio no Brasil, que estará ao seu lado para aproveitar ao máximo essa oportunidade de levar sua empresa social a um novo patamar.     👉🏽 Conheça Mariana Paulino Lima, Gerente de Investimentos do Fundo Lírio no Brasil. Mariana possui mais de uma década de experiência no mercado financeiro, empreendedorismo e investimento de impacto, tendo atuado extensivamente com empresas na Amazônia por meio de posições em Amazon Investor Coalition e Partnership for Forests. 🌳 🌎     Na #NESsT, Mariana desempenha um papel fundamental na seleção de novas empresas e na formação de alianças estratégicas no setor de investimento de impacto no Brasil. Com sua ampla experiência e compromisso com o desenvolvimento sustentável, ela apoiará as empresas selecionadas a desenvolver planos de negócios sólidos e sustentáveis, além de conectá-las a novos potenciais investidores.     👉🏽 Caio Hernandes Lopes juntou-se à #NESsT este ano, trazendo uma sólida formação em investment banking, private equity e venture capital. Inspirado pelo potencial das finanças e dos investimentos para promover mudanças positivas, ele está comprometido em compartilhar seu conhecimento financeiro para ajudar empresas com uma forte missão social a fortalecer sua resiliência e crescer.     Como Associado de Investimentos do Fundo Lírio no Brasil, Caio oferece suporte à equipe com análises financeiras detalhadas e recomendações de investimento. Ele também ajudará as empresas selecionadas a aprimorar sua gestão financeira e a se prepararem para receber novos investimentos. 💰 📈     ✨ Esta é a sua chance de garantir capital paciente, orientação especializada e suporte estratégico para sua empresa social no Brasil! Se tiver dúvidas sobre o programa ou processo de inscrição, encorajamos você a entrar em contato com Mariana ou Caio.     Lembre-se: as inscrições vão até 31 de outubro: https://lnkd.in/dyGNYjBu ⏰ 🚀 

Recently, the NESsT CEE Team had the chance to visit Heca – a social cooperative (Spółdzielnia Socjalna "Heca") and NESsT portfolio enterprise based in Tczew, in northern Poland.    What makes Heca so unique? The social enterprise operates as an umbrella brand with ventures in diverse sectors like:  🚲 A bicycle workshop  ☕ A coffee shop  🍦 Artisanal ice cream & lemonade production  🌿 Circular furniture design  🧸 Nursery care By operating in diverse sectors, Heca is able to respond to local needs in the community while creating new job opportunities. This approach supports individuals who face difficulties securing employment, such as people with physical or mental disabilities, or those experiencing homelessness, migration, or displacement.     Through its diverse activities, Heca provides around 50 people with training and employment opportunities, supporting them to access meaningful work with strong career paths and integrate into the workplace. During the visit, Maksymilian Flemming, President of Heca shared: 💬 "As founders, we divide responsibilities to ensure focused leadership across our diverse business lines while fostering an environment where employees can grow into leadership roles. This approach not only empowers our team but also gives us the freedom to innovate and explore new ventures.” We are grateful to Heca for inviting us to see firsthand how it is driving positive change, improving lives, and creating a greener future 💪✨ Stay tuned – we’ll soon be sharing one of the many stories we gathered during our visit to Heca. Aneta Sokolowska Ioana Samoil Grzegorz Wach Filip Wadowski Nadia Belkessam-Felska Dumitru Jucov Piotr Murowaski Justyna Markowicz (she/her) #impactinvesting #impactfunds #socialentrepreneurship #socialenterprises #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship

🌱 💫 Today #NESsT is participating on the panel “Bioeconomy for Biodiversity in the Tropics: Challenges in Sustainable Value Chains” organized by SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute at COP16 Colombia! Join Esneider Mejía of NESsT portfolio enterprise ASOPROCEGUA ASPROCEGUA and NESsT Country Director, Colombia Diana Alejandra Ramirez Loaiza as they share and discuss ways to support sustainable bioeconomy enterprises, highlight the importance of building strong support networks, and explore ways to ensure everyone has access to fair markets. 🤝 🌳 🌎 Find out more information here: https://lnkd.in/dmtiMJBs CAIRO BASTOS Juan Pablo Manrique Diego Santana Margarita Martinez Baldión Tiana Vilar Lins Ricardo Díaz Hart Mauricio Verkooijen Ricardo Díaz Hart Ricardo Andrés Calderón Solarte

En #NESsT siempre estamos buscando empresas sociales que quieran acelerar su crecimiento e impacto social. Si tienes una empresa en Chile, Colombia o Perú con al menos 2 años de antigüedad que 💰 genere en promedio USD $100.000 en ventas,  👩🏭 tenga un equipo de trabajo con un mínimo de 4 a 6 personas y que  💫 tenga un modelo de impacto social medible    ¡nos gustaría conectar con ustedes!    Nuestro programa de aceleración en Sudamérica con #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship se enfoca en empresas sociales que promuevan la dignificación del empleo a través de modelos de impacto como: 👉 Empleo: Contratación de personas pertenecientes a grupos marginalizados  👉 Proveedores: Políticas de compra enfocadas en pequeños agricultores/productores/pescadores/etc.  👉Colocaciones: Facilitación de empleos para personas en situación de exclusión, como por ejemplo personas con discapacidad, inmigrantes, minorías étnicas, adultos mayores, individuos que se identifican como parte de la comunidad LGTBQIA+, entre otros    Durante los 3 años de acompañamiento, ofrecemos apoyo intensivo con herramientas tales como préstamos blandos, mentorías, consultorías especializadas con mentores de IKEA, entre otros, para impulsar el crecimiento y sostenibilidad de tu empresa. 🚀 📈   Si cumples con los criterios y quieres llevar tu crecimiento e impacto social al siguiente nivel, conecta con nosotros para saber más: https://lnkd.in/drbMxkgw Gonzalo San Martín Cristopher Gómez Zapata Fabian Olivares Diana Alejandra Ramirez Loaiza Diego Santana Margarita Martinez Baldión Manuel Pérez Segovia Kim Humby Tirza Voss Foto: Hilo Sagrado