27 Years of Impact Investing
Catalyzing high-potential enterprises that are using the tools of business to address the greatest challenges of our time
Traditional businesses just aren’t getting the job done in emerging market countries.
25%
workers live in extreme or moderate poverty
46.8%
workers face low incomes & difficult working conditions
People deserve access to good jobs, reliable income and the dignity that comes with supporting their families and contributing to their communities.
Source: ILO’s Trends Econometric Models
How NESsT Solves Poverty
Invest
We leverage donations and patient capital from supporters into investments in social enterprises that generate dignified jobs for people most in need.
Accelerate
We use an engaged approach providing tailored financing and one-on-one business development support to social entrepreneurs. We commit to these social enterprises for two to five years, helping them through the tough transition of moving from startup to fully scaling businesses.
Transform
Through their businesses, social entrepreneurs empower people in their communities with the hard and soft skills, technology and ongoing support they need to improve their livelihoods and create dignified futures.
Why Social Enterprises?
Locally-based social enterprises are uniquely qualified to transform low-income, excluded and environmentally-vulnerable communities. These enterprises are on the ground, have the trust of the communities and have created businesses aligned with their best interests.
"We gather moss from May through July because we can’t harvest potatoes during those months and we are short on money."
Past Impact Reports & Financials
