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Ÿnsect
Farms insects to make high-quality, premium natural ingredients for aquaculture and pet nutrition
About Ÿnsect
Ynsect is a trailblazing startup operating in the alternative foods industry. The company's mission is to create a safer, healthier world that respects the planet's boundaries. They aim to achieve this by producing more food with significantly less environmental impact, essentially reinventing the food chain.
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Ynsect specializes in the production of insect ingredients for human consumption, animal feed, and plant nutrition. This innovative approach to food production positions them as one of the world leaders in this niche market. Their business model is centered around sustainability and efficiency, leveraging the natural lifecycle of insects to create nutrient-rich products with a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional farming methods.
Their clients range from individuals seeking more sustainable and nutritious food options, to businesses in the agriculture and food production sectors looking for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional animal feed and plant fertilizers. Ynsect generates revenue by selling their insect-based products directly to consumers and businesses.
In summary, Ynsect is a forward-thinking company that is redefining the food chain by harnessing the power of insects to create sustainable and nutritious food, feed, and fertilizer options.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Sector
- Food
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
French National Agency for Research
Wilco
EIT Climate KIC
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Demea Sustainable Investment
Emertec Gestion
ID Capital
Clay Capital
Bpifrance
Future Positive Capital
Series B and later13 investors entered at this stage
Astanor Ventures- PIPicardie Investissement
Talis Capital
Caisse d'Epargne
Eurazeo
Quadia
Crédit Agricole
Finasucre
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage
Upfront Ventures
Robert Downey Jr.
FootPrint Coalition
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