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About Us

The Nest is a Belgian family office investing in the future of food. We are driven to create a healthy and fair world for generations to come. Learn more about our impact philosophy.
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Investments

We invest in companies and funds that are creating a more resilient food system.
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Foundation

We provide support to initiatives that get the flywheel going.

We are partners.

While other firms invest in deals and talk about exits, we invest in people and talk about partnerships. Our relationships endure.

We are pragmatic.

It is never going to be perfect. A small improvement on a large scale can have more impact than a large improvement on a small scale.

We are decisive.

We make rapid, informed decisions. We are direct with a hint of impatience. Some may not like it. We think it helps us to push forward.

The Team

Our team mirrors the people we partner with: challengers at heart driven by a sense of urgency, a deeply ingrained need to do good, and a passion for healthy food.
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Els launched her family office, The Nest, early 2021 to promote the adoption of food as medicine for people and planet. Building on her career as CEO of TVH Americas, she's now passionately investing in the transition to a more resilient food system hoping to inspire others to do the same.

Els Thermote

Chief Executive Officer
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Louis has always been a person who makes things happen. His path took him through audit and consulting to entrepreneurship. Then it dawned on him that he could make an even bigger impact working with many entrepreneurs at once. He believes that collaboration is everything, especially when facing the urgent challenge of climate change.

Louis Dhont

Chief Operating Officer
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With a commercial engineering degree and an enormous respect for nature, Anouk leads The Nest's food & ag investments. Formerly in strategy consulting, with solid experience in both the non-profit world and family advisory, she focuses on bringing the corporate and philanthropic worlds closer together to drive profound shifts in our food system.

Anouk Schoors

Investment Director
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An Van Eycken

Senior Accountant
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Hallie Fox

Senior Associate
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Eva Somers

Associate
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John Laebens

Chief Finance Officer
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Our Values

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Pragmatism

Apply pareto principle. Be an idealist but keep reality in mind. Do.
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Consciousness

Connect with nature and with yourself. Tap into your purpose. Love.
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Perseverance

Be persistent. Believe you can be the change. Start over if necessary. Adapt.
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Courage

Dare to question. Be audacious. Innovate and dare to change. Challenge.
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Awareness

Be a thought leader. Share knowledge. Be generous. Educate.
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Gratitude

Be humble. Give back. Maintain a positive state of mind. Be enchanted. Enjoy.
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