Top list · Worldwide

Insects startups worldwide

19 insects startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 19 that have raised the most, $258M between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.

$258Mraised by these 19
19on our record in all
United Kingdommost common home
Ÿnsectraised the most
  1. 1ŸnsectŸnsect is one of world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers.

    Ÿnsect is one of world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers.

    Founded 2011Paris, France$125Mlast round Feb 2019
  2. 2AgronutrisAgronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.

    Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.

    Founded 2011Saint-orens-de-gameville, France$58Mlast round Sept 2021
  3. 3American BiophysicsA scientific, research-based company that studies the behavior of biting insects and manufactures biting insect abatement traps

    A scientific, research-based company that studies the behavior of biting insects and manufactures biting insect abatement traps

    Founded 1991-$35Mlast round Feb 2004
  4. 4OpteranOpteran is a UK-based autonomy software company that specializes in creating Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects and animals.

    Opteran is a UK-based autonomy software company that specializes in creating Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects and animals.

    Founded 2020Sheffield, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jun 2022
  5. 5FarmInsectFarmInsect GmbH is an AgriTech start-up based in Bergkirchen, Germany, focused on the automated rearing of insects for sustainable animal feed.

    FarmInsect GmbH is an AgriTech start-up based in Bergkirchen, Germany, focused on the automated rearing of insects for sustainable animal feed.

    Founded 2020Munich, Germany$8.5Mlast round Oct 2023
  6. 6GoterraGoterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.

    Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.

    Founded 2015Canberra, Australia$6.6Mlast round Nov 2025
  7. 7Cocoon BioscienceCocoon Bioscience is a Spanish biotechnology company founded in 2022, specializing in the automated production of high-performance recombinant proteins.

    Cocoon Bioscience is a Spanish biotechnology company founded in 2022, specializing in the automated production of high-performance recombinant proteins.

    Founded 2022Derio, Spain$2.1Mlast round Nov 2023
  8. 8Beta HatchBeta Hatch industrializes the production of insects as a sustainable protein for animal feed.

    Beta Hatch industrializes the production of insects as a sustainable protein for animal feed.

    Founded 2015Cashmere, United States$2.1Mlast round Dec 2022
  9. 9AgriSoundAgri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects

    Agri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects

    Founded 2020York, United Kingdom$1.8Mlast round Oct 2025
  10. 10INSEACTINSEACT is a biotech company producing protein from black soldier fly insects.

    INSEACT is a biotech company producing protein from black soldier fly insects.

    Founded 2019Singapore, Singapore$1.3Mlast round Aug 2021
  11. 11Jimini'sJIMINI'S is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Paris.

    JIMINI'S is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Paris.

    Founded 2012Paris, France$1.1Mlast round Feb 2017
  12. 12InsectSenseInsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands.

    InsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands.

    Founded 2020Wageningen, Netherlands$916Klast round Jan 2025
  13. 13FeedectFeedect is a Spanish biotechnology startup founded in 2018, focused on the sustainable breeding and processing of insects, particularly *Tenebrio molitor* (mealworms).

    Feedect is a Spanish biotechnology startup founded in 2018, focused on the sustainable breeding and processing of insects, particularly *Tenebrio molitor* (mealworms).

    Founded 2018Benaguasil, Spain$767Klast round Jun 2023
  14. 14OligofeedOligofeed is an expert of healthy micro-nutrition for insects.

    Oligofeed is an expert of healthy micro-nutrition for insects.

    Founded 2023Lyon, France$649Klast round Jul 2025
  15. 15Small GiantsSmall Giants is a food company focused on promoting edible insects as a sustainable source of protein.

    Small Giants is a food company focused on promoting edible insects as a sustainable source of protein.

    Founded 2019Milan, United Kingdom$559Klast round Jul 2021
  16. 16AldentoAldento produces food products such as pasta made from insects.

    Aldento produces food products such as pasta made from insects.

    Founded 2014Belgium$379Klast round Jan 2015
  17. 17Some GrubSome Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects.

    Some Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$374Klast round May 2025
  18. 18Yum BugYum Bug is a London-based sustainable food startup founded in 2017 or 2018, specializing in cricket-based meat alternatives and insect recipe kits.

    Yum Bug is a London-based sustainable food startup founded in 2017 or 2018, specializing in cricket-based meat alternatives and insect recipe kits.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$319Klast round Jun 2023
  19. 19Golden CricketUtilizing the planets most sustainable protein source - insects!

    Utilizing the planets most sustainable protein source - insects!

    Founded 2022Austin, United States$250Klast round Nov 2022
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
Rounds we tracksource: Millionrounds

Companies whose own description names this theme, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.

Who backed them?

Open any company for its rounds and investors, or search the investors who back insects startups worldwide in the app, with filters, lists and exports.

Find their investorsAll top lists

More lists worldwide

See all
GVVRPHealth startups worldwide12,811 companies · $81BOAXAI startups worldwide10,238 companies · $830BGVVRPBiotech startups worldwide7,127 companies · $70BDBFTBig data startups worldwide3,812 companies · $220BAFRSFintech startups worldwide3,200 companies · $94BOABAI startups that raised in 20262,922 companies · $540B in 2026FTCEPEnergy providers startups worldwide2,808 companies · $152BAPOMarketing tech startups worldwide2,728 companies · $28B