NESsT

NESsT is an impact investment firm established in 1997 and based in Oakland, California. The organization is dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Central and Latin America, by providing tailored financing and personalized business development assistance. NESsT aims to facilitate the transition of social enterprises from startup stages to fully scaled businesses over a commitment period of two to five years. Through its engaged approach, NESsT strives to create employment and drive social impact in the regions it serves.

Kirsten Dueck

CEO

Alejandra Loaiza

Portfolio Director

Chad Sachs

Lirio Fund Director and Country Director of Peru

2 past transactions

Auravant

Series A in 2018
Auravant is a Buenos Aires-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through precision farming solutions. It offers a decision support tool designed for farmers and agronomists, utilizing satellite and drone imagery to facilitate aerial monitoring and data analysis. This technology enables field zoning, variable rate sowing, and targeted fertilization, which optimizes the use of seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides. By improving efficiency in agricultural practices, Auravant helps agricultural producers increase their yields and profitability.

Nutri

Angel Round in 2017
Nutri Co is a foodtech company that uses artificial intelligence, data science, and food algorithms to accelerate the development and launch of plant-based, nutritious products across multiple categories. By applying data-driven methods, it aims to deliver sustainable, affordable foods faster than traditional producers, with offerings that include fitness shakes, kids’ nutrition products, and cereals derived from superfoods. The company focuses on nutritious, sustainable options and seeks to redefine product development through rapid iteration and advanced analytics.
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