“By connecting with like-minded peers and companies, we didn’t just find the community we were looking for — we created it.”
TEAM
Anouk Hilti-Zingg
Founding and Managing Partner
In charge of managing the Assarée universe and its impact initiatives, Anouk is an entrepreneur and purpose-driven investor advocating for new perspectives in wealth advisory. With a background in business management (St. Gallen & Tokyo) and previous work at a Swiss private bank, she explored the next generation of wealth owners' value proposition. Inspired by the belief "YOU ARE WHAT YOU INVEST IN," Anouk, through The Rheinest Family Office, co-funds impact ventures, serves on the board of The System Change Foundation, and co-founded the "Female Wealth Owners (FWO): Empowerment for Impact Initiative."
Nathalie Widmer
Founding Partner & Communications Director
In charge of communications and creative partnerships at Assarée, Nathalie is a purpose-driven investor and entrepreneur. As co-founder of both Assarée and the Female Wealth Owners (FWO) Empowerment for Impact Initiative, she fosters knowledge sharing and collective action, particularly among women new to investing in ventures with positive social or environmental impact. Nathalie is dedicated to shifting capital toward planet-positive ventures and creating a more balanced, sustainable system.
Rudolf Hilti
Ecosystem Investor & Board Member
In charge of selecting private market deals for the Assarée community. Rudi is the Founding Chair of the Investment Firm Rheinest and is known to have a futuristic perspective on systemic change and innovation. He is the founding chair of the The Hus.institute and The System Change Foundation in Vaduz.
Veerle van Wauwe
Bridge builder & Board Member
In charge of impact design and being a bridge builder at Assarée. Veerle is the CEO of Transparence S.A. and a co-creator of the Better Gold Initiative, honing over 12 years of experience in transparent value chains, guiding entrepreneurs to be changemakers in the metals minerals sector.
Camille Zingg
Board Member
In charge of offering a Gen Z perspective, Camille, a political science graduate, gained experience from UN projects in Kenya and South Africa. She is currently pursuing a Master in Management at IE Business School, where she also serves as a Fellow at the Venture Lab. Additionally, Camille holds a Strategic Initiative Associate role at World Data Lab, enhancing her professional portfolio.
“It’s all about making investing and sourcing less abstract, more inspiring, and aligning it with our way of life.”
CORE PARTNERS
Rheinest
A family office started by Anouk and Rudi Hilti serving as the Assarée community deal manager. The RHEINEST Family Office engages in purpose-driven club deals with family offices and private investors supporting early-stage social enterprises. RHEINEST engages throughout all development steps, supporting entrepreneurs who question the status quo, challenge trends, and rethink realities. RHEINEST leverages its global network by creatively connecting the dots of capital, regulation, and research with the forward-looking goal of creating impact at scale.
System Change Foundation
A non-profit organisation that lays the foundation to re-imagine the future and cultivates an environment to kickstart change. Change starts small, but it has to start somewhere. TSCF’s mission is to bring together catalysts for change, creating the environment and context where transformation can take shape—without providing the content or pursuing personal interests. thesystemchange.org
Transparence
A Swiss mission-driven company, established in 2007, stands as a pioneer in forging innovative business models. Committed to propelling transformation and cultivating positive impact within precious materials value chains, Transparence S.A. endeavors to create healthier ecosystems and foster thriving communities in the areas it intervenes.
We Share Forward Foundation
A not-for-profit organization that supports Social Entrepreneurs and Student Changemakers working to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals, improve lives in disadvantaged communities, and restore the environment. It offers support through grants and non-financial contributions from a community of engaged funders who utilize a unique philanthropic revolving funding model to turn their impact goals into action. This model empowers funders, Social Entrepreneurs, and Students to ‘share it forward’ with future generations of changemakers.
Kind Coaching
A globally-inspired coaching practice, rooted in ICF principles, integrates empathy, resilience, and holistic growth to foster deep transformation. Drawing on diverse expertise across industries and regions—from North America to MENA and APAC—it empowers individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential. With a multidisciplinary approach addressing interconnected aspects of life—career, relationships, financial well-being, and physical health—the coaching promotes lasting change. From building confidence and enhancing leadership to managing stress and strengthening relationships, the vision is to inspire personal and professional growth, enabling clients to dream big and achieve meaningful transformation.
Transparent, Sharing knowledge & experiences with peers.
New Perspectives, Through a wider lens with deeper insights.
PurposeAligning your values with a way of life.
