Nasekomo
Nasekomo is a Bulgarian industrial biotech company that uses Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert organic by-products into animal feed protein, insect oil, and organic frass fertilizer via a proprietary AI-driven automated rearing platform, selling to feed producers, farmers, and franchise partners across Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersSofia, Bulgaria
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nasekomo does
Nasekomo is a Bulgarian industrial biotech company founded in 2017 that uses Black Soldier Fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) larvae to convert organic agro-industrial by-products into sustainable animal feed protein, insect oil, and organic fertilizer (frass). The company is headquartered near Sofia, Bulgaria, and operates a 5,000-square-meter Insect Center of Excellence (NICE) demonstration facility featuring a proprietary Automated Insect Rearing Beds and Bots platform: a zero-crate, vertically stacked system (up to 12 floors, ~81 meters in length) that uses deep-substrate vertical farming, robotics, and AI-powered monitoring to achieve a 25% feed conversion ratio, approximately one-third better than traditional crate-based systems. The platform processes roughly 16,000 tons of feed per platform unit annually, yielding whole dried larvae (~42% protein), defatted protein meal (50-65% protein), insect oil (~50% lauric acid), and organic-certified frass fertilizer (3-3-3 NPK).
The company holds 5 granted patents and 18 pending, and runs the FlyGenetics joint venture with French animal genetics leader Groupe Grimaud, which is positioned as the world's first selective breeding program for BSF. Nasekomo generates revenue through a multi-stream model: direct B2B sales of BSF eggs/neonates and turnkey reproduction technology to mid- and large-scale insect farming operators, product sales of protein meal, oil, and frass to animal feed, aquaculture, pet food, and agricultural buyers, and a franchise/licensing model in which end-to-end bioconversion factory technology is licensed to local entrepreneurs. Its primary go-to-market is shifting toward the franchise model following a January 2024 €8M Series A led by Invenio Partners, with the first franchised factory planned in Bulgaria for 2025 and stated targets of 100 bioconversion factories across Europe by 2030. Strategic technology partnerships with Siemens (digital twins via Xcelerator) and Phileo by Lesaffre (R&D into insect-microorganism synergies) extend the platform's digital and biological depth.
Nasekomo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nasekomo
- Legal name
- Nasekomo EAD (Насекомо ЕАД)
- Website
- https://nasekomo.life
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Nasekomo is a Bulgarian industrial biotech company that uses Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert organic by-products into animal feed protein, insect oil, and organic frass fertilizer via a proprietary AI-driven automated rearing platform, selling to feed producers, farmers, and franchise partners across Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nasekomo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Insect Protein & Sustainable Animal Feed
- NAICS
- Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)
- SIC
- Fats & Oils (2070), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly) (AFAEAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAJ)
Keywords
Where Nasekomo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sofia
- HQ country
- Bulgaria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nasekomo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Insect Protein Products: Production and sale of whole dried larvae (~42% protein, ~26% fat), defatted protein meal (50-65% protein), and insect oil (~50% lauric acid) for animal feed, pet food, and aquaculture markets.
- Organic Fertilizer (Frass): Sale of insect frass - organic certified fertilizer with N, P, K levels at 3-3-3, produced as byproduct of insect bioconversion. Sold to agricultural sector for sustainable farming applications.
- Franchise Model: Licensing of end-to-end bioconversion factory technology to franchise partners. Includes genetically selected seed larvae, robotized equipment, digital platform, and ongoing support services. Enables rapid roll-out of profitable bioconversion plants across Europe.
- BSF Eggs/Neonates Supply: Supply of premium Black Soldier Fly eggs containing up to 40,000 larvae per gram. Provides clients with essential input for operating bioconversion plants, with technical support at each delivery.
- Reproduction Technology Sales: Sale of Black Soldier Fly reproduction technology to mid- and large-scale operators as turnkey solution combining genetics, breeding, suspension and industrial applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Sprout Contributor - Individual monthly support |
| Subscription | Monthly | Soil Builder - Individual monthly support |
| Subscription | Monthly | Carbon Hero - Individual monthly support |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Give Once - Individual one-time donation |
| Subscription | Monthly | Eco Ally - Company monthly contribution |
| Subscription | Monthly | Climate Partner - Company monthly contribution |
| Subscription | Monthly | Regeneration Champion - Company monthly contribution |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Give Once - Company one-time donation |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Nasekomo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nasekomo produces insect-based protein, insect oil, and organic fertilizer (frass) from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae through proprietary automated bioconversion technology. The company converts organic agricultural by-products into sustainable animal feed ingredients — whole dried larvae, defatted protein meal, and insect oil — as well as organic certified frass fertilizer. It also sells BSF eggs/neonates, licenses its automated rearing platform through a franchise model, and provides BSF genetics through the FlyGenetics joint venture with Groupe Grimaud.
Product overview
Nasekomo offers a comprehensive insect bioconversion platform producing sustainable protein from Black Soldier Flies. The core product portfolio includes five main outputs: Whole Dried Larvae (~42% protein), Defatted Protein Meal (50-65% protein), Insect Oil (~50% lauric acid), Organic Certified Insect Fertilizer/Frass (3-3-3 NPK), and Black Soldier Fly Neonates/Eggs. Supporting the product output is the Automated Insect Rearing Beds and Bots Platform (proprietary zero-crate automated system achieving 25% FCR) and the MultiFly Multiplication Center for genetics and breeding. The company operates through a franchise model, providing end-to-end bioconversion factory technology to partners who resell products on Nasekomo's global marketplace. The FlyGenetics joint venture with Groupe Grimaud provides genetic selection services for enhanced BSF strains.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlyGenetics: Joint venture with Groupe Grimaud focused on selective breeding and genetics for Black Soldier Fly to improve bioconversion efficiency.
- MultiFly
- Automated Insect Rearing Beds and Bots
Products and services
- Whole Dried Larvae Dried Black Soldier Fly larvae containing approximately 42% protein and 26% functional fat, plus micronutrients such as calcium and phosphorus. Used as a sustainable protein feed ingredient for animals.
- Defatted Protein Meal High-protein insect meal with 50-65% protein content depending on defatting level, produced through protein and oil extraction from Black Soldier Fly larvae. Used as a high-protein feed ingredient.
- Insect Oil Refined insect oil containing approximately 50% lauric acid, a natural antioxidant contributing to immune system protection in pets and other animals. Used in animal feed and pet food applications.
- Organic Certified Insect Fertilizer (Frass) 100% natural organic certified fertilizer with N, P, and K levels at 3-3-3, produced from Black Soldier Fly frass. Low-carbon-footprint fertilizer that reintroduces micro-elements removed by agricultural production and requires no fossil fuels.
- Black Soldier Fly Neonates (Eggs) Premium Black Soldier Fly eggs and neonates (young larvae) for insect-based bioconversion units. Each gram of eggs can contain up to 40,000 larvae after hatching. Includes unique transportation kit box to maximize hatching rate and personalized technical support.
- Automated Insect Rearing Beds and Bots Platform Proprietary zero-crate, fully automated platform for rearing Black Soldier Fly larvae using deep-substrate vertical farming, robotics, and AI-powered monitoring. Each platform unit is up to 81m in length and up to 12 floors in height, with processing capacity of ~16,000 tons of feed per year and 25% feed conversion ratio.
- MultiFly Multiplication Center Genetics and breeding nucleus that multiplies elite insect lines and ensures reliable supply of high-performance neonates. Achieves stable industrial BSF eggs production rate of ~25 g/m³/day and processes up to 2 tons of neonate larvae per day.
- BSF Reproduction Technology (Turnkey Solution) Turnkey BSF reproduction solution combining genetics, breeding, suspension technology, and industrial applications for mid- to large-scale insect farming operators. Includes secured egg-supply volumes from pilot to industrial scale as an additional option.
- FlyGenetics Selective Breeding Services Joint venture with Groupe Grimaud (world leader in animal genetics) for selective breeding of Black Soldier Flies. Develops enhanced BSF strains for improved bioconversion efficiency and customized/functional end-products, applying 50+ years of animal genetics experience to insect breeding.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25% Feed Conversion Ratio achieved in industrial conditions - 33% better than traditional crate-based solutions
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Nasekomo
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nasekomo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
Nasekomo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- REINARTZcoreStrategic partnership signed to industrialize insect bioconversion technology worldwide. Announced February 2026.
- Phileo by LesaffrestrategicR&D partnership focused on studying how selected Phileo products can improve growth and health performance of BSF. Visit to NICE facility in October 2025. Collaboration began with joint study on insect-microorganism synergies for sustainable feed and ingredient solutions.
- SiemenscoreStrategic partnership for digitization of insect industry. Siemens providing technological and strategic support using Siemens Xcelerator platform. Development of digital twins for scalable, secure bioconversion model. First fully automated insect breeding center under construction. Partnership recognized with INNOVISION AWARDS 2025.
- CoRoSect ConsortiumstrategicCognitive Robotic System for Digitalized and Networked Insect Farms project under Horizon 2020. Nasekomo is one of 19 EU partners. Project addresses automation of insect farming through robotics. Nisekomo co-developed and piloted CoRoSect innovative solutions at its facilities.
- Groupe GrimaudcoreJoint venture FlyGenetics launched to create first selective breeding company in the world for BSF breeding. Combines Nasekomo's insect production expertise with Groupe Grimaud's 50+ years of animal genetics experience. Aims to develop marketable new black soldier fly strains for increased bioconversion efficiency.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nasekomo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nasekomo social profiles
Digital presenceNasekomo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Nasekomo financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nasekomo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Nasekomo subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Nasekomo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors5 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Nasekomo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Nasekomo
What does Nasekomo do?
Nasekomo produces insect-based protein, insect oil, and organic fertilizer (frass) from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae through proprietary automated bioconversion technology. The company converts organic agricultural by-products into sustainable animal feed ingredients — whole dried larvae, defatted protein meal, and insect oil — as well as organic certified frass fertilizer. It also sells BSF eggs/neonates, licenses its automated rearing platform through a franchise model, and provides BSF genetics through the FlyGenetics joint venture with Groupe Grimaud.
Is Nasekomo a public or private company?
Nasekomo is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Nasekomo founded?
Nasekomo was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Nasekomo based?
Nasekomo is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, in the Europe region.
How does Nasekomo make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Insect Protein Products are the primary driver. The others are organic Fertilizer (Frass), franchise Model, BSF Eggs/Neonates Supply and reproduction Technology Sales.
Does Nasekomo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nasekomo.
What industry is Nasekomo in?
Nasekomo's product category is Insect Protein & Sustainable Animal Feed. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAIAI, Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly), with a secondary code of AFAKAGAJ, Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3111 and its SIC code is 2070.