# Better Origin: Research, Cambridge, United Kingdom

> Better Origin: Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/better-origin (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Better Origin

Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Research Cambridge, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 10 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 22.2M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Apr 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Better Origin has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Better Origin

Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating a sustainable food supply system by transforming organic food waste into high-quality animal feed and pet food using AI-powered, modular insect mini-farms. These farms utilize Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert waste into nutrient-rich protein, significantly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing food security. The company operates a Hardware and Software-as-a-Service model, providing fully autonomous insect farming units that can be deployed at the source of food waste or at consumption points. Better Origin's flagship product, the Better Origin X1, is designed for scalability and efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, including supermarkets, farmers, and pet food manufacturers, aiming to replace traditional feed sources like soy with sustainable alternatives. With over $19 million in funding and successful partnerships, Better Origin is committed to addressing food waste and feed security challenges on a global scale.

## What company datasets say Better Origin raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **22.2M** in the source's currency

Rounds **7**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **16M**

Last round date **Apr 2022**

Investors listed **9**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Balderton Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/balderton-capital)

Each firm lists Better Origin on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

carbon-neutral protein climate-friendly farming alternative protein sources livestock feed autonomous production biotechnology research nutrient-rich insect products food waste reduction distribution farming manufacturing insect-based kibble insect protein technology black soldier fly larvae insect-based pet treats sustainable insect ingredients

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- **Sector:** Research
- **Industry code:** NAICS 11111, 112990, 311999
- **Region:** England
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/better-origin)

## Research in United Kingdom

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- [**IMU Biosciences** London · founded 2019 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/imu-biosciences)
- [**Orbital Industries** London · founded 2022 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbital-industries)
- [**Genomics** Oxford · founded 2014 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/genomics)

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