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Farms insects to make high-quality, premium natural ingredients for aquaculture and pet nutrition

Paris, FranceFounded 2011Food
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At a glance

Founded
2011
Headquarters
Paris, France
Sector
Food

Investors

23 investors on the cap table

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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
  • Picardie Investissement
  • Talis Capital
  • Caisse d'Epargne
  • Eurazeo
  • Quadia
  • Crédit Agricole
  • Finasucre
  • Compagnie du Bois Sauvage
  • Upfront Ventures
  • Robert Downey Jr.
  • FootPrint Coalition
  • OurCrowd
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