FarmInsect

What FarmInsect does

FarmInsect GmbH, founded in 2020 in Munich, Germany (with production operations in Bergkirchen), provides a modular, end-to-end solution for decentralized on-farm production of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae as a sustainable protein source for animal feed. The company sells fully automated modular insect fattening systems — available in standard, L, and XL configurations — that farmers install on-site to convert regional agricultural by-products and approved feedstocks into protein-rich larvae. The systems are managed remotely via the proprietary FarmInsect Cloud software platform and supported by a weekly young larvae subscription optimized to local feed inputs.

The company's product portfolio also includes processed larvae ingredients for feed manufacturers and pet food producers: BSF-Protein-FI50 (50–55% crude protein meal), BSF-Meat-FI12 (pulp), BSF-Larvae-FI12 (fresh and frozen whole larvae), BSF-Oil-FI98 (larval fat), and BSF-Frass (organic fertilizer approved under EU Regulation 2018/848). FarmInsect operates a closed-loop buy-back model, purchasing harvested larvae from farmer partners for processing and onward sale to feed producers.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales of EUR 1M+ modular systems, recurring weekly young larvae subscriptions, and buy-back/processing contracts. Go-to-market combines direct field sales to fish and livestock farmers with channel distribution through AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG's German agricultural retail network, plus technology integration partnerships with Big Dutchman, Better Insect Solutions, SKOV, INNO+, and XIO. The company was venture-backed by Sandwater, Bayern Kapital, Minderoo Foundation, EIC Fund, HTGF, and UnternehmerTUM, and declared insolvency in March 2026 with a provisional administrator appointed.

Name

FarmInsect

Legal name

FarmInsect GmbH

Website

https://farminsect.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FarmInsect GmbH sells modular automated systems and a larvae subscription that enable European farmers to produce black soldier fly larvae on-site as sustainable protein feed for fish, livestock, and pet food applications. The Munich-based company also processes harvested larvae into protein meal and oil, operating a closed-loop buy-back model with farm partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insect Farming Equipment and Insect Protein Production

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly) (AFAEAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect Protein Ingredients (Cricket, Black Soldier Fly, Mealworm) (AFAJAHAG), Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAJ), Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Insect farming systems
• Black soldier fly larvae
• Animal feed protein
• Insect protein meal
• Modular insect production

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Modular Insect Farm System Sales: One-time sale of modular insect fattening systems to farmers. Systems include climate chambers, feeding automation, and FarmInsect Cloud connectivity. Investment scale typically EUR 1 million or above.
2. Weekly Young Larvae Supply Contracts: Recurring weekly deliveries of young black soldier fly larvae to farmer customers for fattening. Provides predictable revenue stream and ensures genetic quality consistency across production network.
3. Larvae Buy-Back Contracts: FarmInsect purchases harvested larvae from farmers at contracted prices. Larvae processed into insect protein meal and fat for animal feed applications. Creates closed-loop supply chain with farmers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FarmInsect sells modular, automated insect fattening systems that enable farmers to rear black soldier fly (BSF) larvae on-site at their own farms for use as animal feed for fish, poultry, and livestock. The offering bundles climate-controlled hardware, the proprietary FarmInsect Cloud software platform for remote monitoring, a recurring weekly young larvae subscription (Junglarven Abo), buy-back contracts for harvested larvae, and processed BSF products (protein meal, oil, frozen larvae, frass fertilizer) sold to feed producers and pet food manufacturers.

Product overview

FarmInsect offers a modular, end-to-end solution for decentralized on-site production of black soldier fly larvae. The product portfolio consists of three main components: (1) Modular Insect Fattening Systems - fully automated farming units in standard, L, and XL sizes that farmers install on their properties, supported by the FarmInsect Cloud software platform; (2) Young Larvae Subscription - weekly deliveries of seed larvae optimally adapted to regional feed; and (3) Processed Larvae Products for feed manufacturers including BSF-Protein-FI50 (protein meal), BSF-Meat-FI12 (pulp), BSF-Larvae-FI12 (fresh/frozen whole larvae), BSF-Oil-FI98 (larval oil), and BSF-Frass (fertilizer). The company also offers buy-back contracts and 5-year fixed-price purchase agreements. The decentralized model enables farmers to produce protein-rich feed on-site using regional waste materials, reducing feed costs by up to 30%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Insect Fattening Systems (Standard, L, and XL) Fully automated, modular farming systems that enable farmers to breed black soldier fly larvae on-site at their own facilities; convert existing buildings into insect production units and integrate with the FarmInsect Cloud platform.
• FarmInsect Cloud Software Platform Proprietary software platform that monitors and guides customers through the insect fattening production process step by step, enabling remote access and continuous optimization of installed modular systems.
• Young Larvae Subscription (Junglarven Abo) Recurring weekly delivery of young black soldier fly larvae to fattening farms; different breeding lines are optimally adapted to regional feed sources.
• BSF-Protein-FI50 Protein meal produced by drying, pressing, and grinding black soldier fly larvae; contains 50-55% crude protein and 8-10% crude fat, used for pet food, livestock feed, and aquaculture.
• BSF-Meat-FI12 Pulp made from blanched, crushed, and shock-frozen black soldier fly larvae; contains 12% crude protein; used in wet food, dry food, and snacks for pets.
• BSF-5DOL-FI 5-day-old baby larvae of the black soldier fly used as basis for insect fattening, special feed for small animal species, and research projects; can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
• BSF-Larvae-FI12-fresh Living whole larvae of the black soldier fly; natural protein source without additives, high tolerance, and hypoallergenic; used primarily in aquaculture.
• BSF-Larvae-FI12 (frozen) Frozen whole larvae of the black soldier fly; natural protein source without additives with long shelf life.
• BSF-Oil-FI98 Processed animal fat from the larva of the black soldier fly; contains minimum 98% crude fat; used as straight feeding stuff, in oleo-chemistry, and biofuel production.
• BSF-Frass Processed frass (compost) from larvae of the black soldier fly; used as peat substitute in soil substrates, soil improver, and organic fertilizer; approved for organic farming under EU Regulation 2018/848.
• Buy-Back Contracts (Larvae) Service contracts under which FarmInsect purchases harvested larvae from farmers at contracted prices; closed-loop supply chain feeding FarmInsect's processing operations for animal feed and pet food.
• 5-Year Fixed Price Purchase Agreements Long-term purchase agreements with fixed prices, offering agricultural businesses stable framework conditions and protection against market fluctuations.
• ReSoil Fertilizer Nutrient-rich soil conditioner based on black soldier fly frass; used as natural fertilizer in international agriculture, including desert soil reclamation in Dubai.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% feed cost reduction potential for farmers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.

• AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AGflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic distribution partnership with major German agricultural trading company. AGRAVIS distributes FarmInsect systems through its extensive agricultural retail network across Germany, providing market access to thousands of farmers.
• Big DutchmanmajorTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and housing systems for livestock and aquaculture. Technology integration partner for FarmInsect modular systems deployment.
• Better Insect SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized provider of insect farming technology and solutions. Technology partner for system integration and operational support.
• SKOVmajorTechnology or IntegrationAgricultural equipment manufacturer providing climate control and housing systems. Technology integration partner for FarmInsect production systems.
• DIL (German Institute of Food Technologies)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with leading food technology institute for product development and processing optimization for insect-based ingredients.
• Fraunhofer InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Fraunhofer for advanced insect farming technology, processing methods, and quality assurance systems.
• TUM (Technical University of Munich)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research partnership for insect genetics, breeding optimization, and sustainable food systems development. TUM is a leading technical university in Germany.
• KIN Food InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute focused on food innovation and sustainable protein sources. Provides research support and validation for insect protein applications.
• BayStartUPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBavarian startup investment network connecting FarmInsect with investors, mentors, and business development resources in the regional startup ecosystem.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SKOV A/S: Danish manufacturer of climate control and housing systems for livestock production. FarmInsect technology integration partner providing climate chamber technology, and a broad incumbent in farm environmental control.
• Big Dutchman: Global leader in livestock housing and feeding equipment. FarmInsect technology partner for system deployment, but at much larger scale and broader scope across poultry, swine, and aquaculture housing — potential acquirer of modular insect farming IP.
• Bühler Group: Swiss plant and equipment manufacturer serving food and feed processing industries. Operates insect processing technology lines, overlapping with FarmInsect's downstream BSF larvae processing into protein meal and oil.

Direct peers

• Protix: Dutch black soldier fly larvae producer and a leading European insect protein company. Directly competes with FarmInsect in BSF-based protein meal and fat for animal feed, though operating a centralized industrial production model rather than FarmInsect's distributed on-farm model.
• NextProtein: French insect protein company producing BSF larvae for animal feed and pet food. Competes with FarmInsect in the same downstream protein meal and oil categories across European feed producers.
• Ÿnsect: French insect producer specializing in mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) for human food, pet food, and aquaculture. Competes in the broader European insect protein category with FarmInsect despite using a different insect species.
• InnovaFeed: French insect protein producer scaling black soldier fly larvae for aquaculture, pet food, and plant nutrition. Competes head-to-head with FarmInsect's downstream protein meal and oil products targeting feed manufacturers.
• Enorm: Danish black soldier fly producer for sustainable protein. Jens Thorsen (FarmInsect Chairman/Interim CEO) is an existing Enorm investor, evidencing direct overlap in ownership and strategic positioning within European BSF production.

Regional players

• AgriProtein: South Africa-based insect protein producer focused on BSF for animal feed. Comparable in underlying biology and product mix to FarmInsect but operating primarily outside Europe in different regulatory and agricultural markets.

Emerging players

• Better Insect Solutions: Specialized provider of insect farming technology and solutions, listed as a FarmInsect technology partner. Operates in adjacent technology and services for BSF production, overlapping with FarmInsect's system integration offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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