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Protix
Protix is the worlds first and leading industrial scale producer of high quality insect proteins and lipids
About Protix
Protix is a pioneering startup operating in the sustainable food industry, with a focus on insect-based ingredients. The company's primary mission is to balance the global food system with nature, addressing the challenge of feeding the growing world population without compromising the planet's health. Protix serves a diverse range of clients, including feed and food manufacturers, who are seeking to incorporate sustainable and nutritious ingredients into their products.
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The company operates in the sustainable food market, which is rapidly growing due to increasing consumer awareness about environmental issues and the demand for healthier food options. Protix's business model is centered around the production and supply of insect ingredients, which are touted as a low-footprint source of protein and other nutrients. These ingredients are derived from insects that require minimal space to grow, thus reducing land use. They also require less water and produce lower CO2 emissions compared to traditional food and feed ingredients.
Protix's revenue generation strategy is based on selling these insect ingredients to manufacturers. The company also capitalizes on the insects' ability to upcycle food waste, presenting a natural solution to this global problem. Furthermore, the nutritional value of these ingredients, which are already part of the natural diet of many animals, adds to their appeal.
In summary, Protix is a forward-thinking company that leverages nature's resources to provide sustainable and nutritious solutions for the global food system.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
- Employees
- 95
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 63.0/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech, Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Cardiology and cardiovascular, Poultry, Health Supplements, Insects, Primary Production, Novel Farming, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Macro-Nutrients
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2017
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Mar 2025 | $1.1M | — | Invest International | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2024 | — | — | Tyson Foods | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Protix is 4.2K monthly website visits, down 22.2% over the last three months. Protix's team declined 8.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
BOM - Brabant Regional Development Agency
SHIFT Invest
Series B and later10 investors entered at this stage
Aqua-Spark
Rabobank
Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund
Rabo Ventures
Invest-NL
European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
BNP Paribas
Tyson Foods
European Investment Bank
Invest International
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