# Top 19 Insects Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 19 best-funded insects startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $258M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/insects-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Ÿnsect** Ÿnsect is one of world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ynsect) Ÿnsect is one of world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$125M** last round Feb 2019
- 2 [**Agronutris** Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agronutris) Agronutris is a biotech company involved in the breeding and processing of insects for food. *Founded* 2011 Saint-orens-de-gameville, France **$58M** last round Sept 2021
- 3 [**American Biophysics** A scientific, research-based company that studies the behavior of biting insects and manufactures biting insect abatement traps](https://millionrounds.com/company/american-biophysics) A scientific, research-based company that studies the behavior of biting insects and manufactures biting insect abatement traps *Founded* 1991 - **$35M** last round Feb 2004
- 4 [**Opteran** Opteran is a UK-based autonomy software company that specializes in creating Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects and animals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opteran) Opteran is a UK-based autonomy software company that specializes in creating Natural Intelligence by reverse-engineering the brains of insects and animals. *Founded* 2020 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jun 2022
- 5 [**FarmInsect** FarmInsect GmbH is an AgriTech start-up based in Bergkirchen, Germany, focused on the automated rearing of insects for sustainable animal feed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/farminsect) FarmInsect GmbH is an AgriTech start-up based in Bergkirchen, Germany, focused on the automated rearing of insects for sustainable animal feed. *Founded* 2020 Munich, Germany **$8.5M** last round Oct 2023
- 6 [**Goterra** Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goterra) Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics. *Founded* 2015 Canberra, Australia **$6.6M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**Cocoon Bioscience** Cocoon Bioscience is a Spanish biotechnology company founded in 2022, specializing in the automated production of high-performance recombinant proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cocoon-bioscience) Cocoon Bioscience is a Spanish biotechnology company founded in 2022, specializing in the automated production of high-performance recombinant proteins. *Founded* 2022 Derio, Spain **$2.1M** last round Nov 2023
- 8 [**Beta Hatch** Beta Hatch industrializes the production of insects as a sustainable protein for animal feed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beta-hatch) Beta Hatch industrializes the production of insects as a sustainable protein for animal feed. *Founded* 2015 Cashmere, United States **$2.1M** last round Dec 2022
- 9 [**AgriSound** Agri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects](https://millionrounds.com/company/agrisound) Agri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects *Founded* 2020 York, United Kingdom **$1.8M** last round Oct 2025
- 10 [**INSEACT** INSEACT is a biotech company producing protein from black soldier fly insects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inseact) INSEACT is a biotech company producing protein from black soldier fly insects. *Founded* 2019 Singapore, Singapore **$1.3M** last round Aug 2021
- 11 [**Jimini's** JIMINI'S is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jimini-s) JIMINI'S is a French company founded in 2012 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2012 Paris, France **$1.1M** last round Feb 2017
- 12 [**InsectSense** InsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/insectsense) InsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Wageningen, Netherlands **$916K** last round Jan 2025
- 13 [**Feedect** Feedect is a Spanish biotechnology startup founded in 2018, focused on the sustainable breeding and processing of insects, particularly *Tenebrio molitor* (mealworms).](https://millionrounds.com/company/feedect) Feedect is a Spanish biotechnology startup founded in 2018, focused on the sustainable breeding and processing of insects, particularly *Tenebrio molitor* (mealworms). *Founded* 2018 Benaguasil, Spain **$767K** last round Jun 2023
- 14 [**Oligofeed** Oligofeed is an expert of healthy micro-nutrition for insects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oligofeed) Oligofeed is an expert of healthy micro-nutrition for insects. *Founded* 2023 Lyon, France **$649K** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Small Giants** Small Giants is a food company focused on promoting edible insects as a sustainable source of protein.](https://millionrounds.com/company/small-giants) Small Giants is a food company focused on promoting edible insects as a sustainable source of protein. *Founded* 2019 Milan, United Kingdom **$559K** last round Jul 2021
- 16 [**Aldento** Aldento produces food products such as pasta made from insects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aldento) Aldento produces food products such as pasta made from insects. *Founded* 2014 Belgium **$379K** last round Jan 2015
- 17 [**Some Grub** Some Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/some-grub) Some Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$374K** last round May 2025
- 18 [**Yum Bug** Yum Bug is a London-based sustainable food startup founded in 2017 or 2018, specializing in cricket-based meat alternatives and insect recipe kits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yum-bug) 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* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$319K** last round Jun 2023
- 19 [**Golden Cricket** Utilizing the planets most sustainable protein source - insects!](https://millionrounds.com/company/golden-cricket) Utilizing the planets most sustainable protein source - insects! *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$250K** last round Nov 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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