FreezeM
FreezeM is an Israeli agri-biotech company that provides Breeding-as-a-Service for Black Soldier Fly farming, supplying life-cycle paused neonates (PauseM®) from centralized hubs in Israel and Germany to insect farming and waste management companies worldwide, enabling decoupled, scalable insect protein production.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersRehovot, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FreezeM does
FreezeM Cryogenics Ltd. is an Israeli agri-biotech company founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the Weizmann Institute of Science, specializing in Black Soldier Fly (BSF) reproduction and breeding. The company's core innovation is PauseM®, a life-cycle suspended BSF neonate product that halts larval development for up to 21 days after hatching, enabling centralized breeding hubs to ship pre-counted, synchronized neonates (typically 50,000 per unit) to insect farming and waste management operations worldwide. Supporting technologies include CryogeM®, a patented cryogenic egg preservation system, and BSF-Titan, a CRISPR-Cas9 gene-edited BSF line exhibiting 50% larger larvae versus wild type.
The company's business model centers on Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS), an outsourced reproduction offering that decouples BSF breeding from rearing and processing. This eliminates the need for customers to build dedicated in-house breeding facilities — reducing factory capex by approximately 20% — and replaces it with a recurring shipment of ready-to-use neonates. Revenue streams include subscription-style recurring BaaS contracts, transaction-based PauseM unit sales, and periodic Genetic Boost Services for in-house breeding programs. Go-to-market is enterprise sales-led with direct B2B engagement, supplemented by centralized breeding hub distribution in Israel (Nachshonim) and Germany (Baruth/Mark). FreezeM has secured EU compliance for its suspended feed recipe and uses TRACES veterinary documentation for international live-insect shipping.
FreezeM serves two primary customer segments: BSF insect farming companies (from container-scale startups like INSPRO to industrial operators like Agroloop) and waste management companies entering circular economy protein production (Shachar Group, Binge Organics). End applications include aquafeed, pet food, poultry feed, and biofertilizers. Notable customers include Agroloop (operating the world's first automated PauseM deployment with 4,000 units daily capacity) and the Shachar Group partnership targeting 300 tons/day food waste processing. The company has raised approximately $14.2M to date, including a $14.2M Series A in February 2024 led by the European Innovation Council Fund.
FreezeM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FreezeM
- Legal name
- FreezeM Cryogenics Ltd.
- Website
- https://freezem.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FreezeM is an Israeli agri-biotech company that provides Breeding-as-a-Service for Black Soldier Fly farming, supplying life-cycle paused neonates (PauseM®) from centralized hubs in Israel and Germany to insect farming and waste management companies worldwide, enabling decoupled, scalable insect protein production.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FreezeM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Insect Breeding Technology
- NAICS
- Poultry and Egg Production (1123)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly) (AFAEAIAI)
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Where FreezeM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rehovot
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
FreezeM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS): FreezeM provides outsourced BSF reproduction services through its PauseM product - supplying high-performing, life-cycle paused BSF neonates at scale. This decoupled model allows customers to focus on rearing and processing while eliminating the need for in-house breeding facilities.
- PauseM® Product Sales: Sale of paused BSF neonate units (PauseM) to insect farming companies. Units contain pre-counted neonates (typically 50K) that can be activated on-demand, providing exceptional flexibility for production planning.
- Genetic Boost Services: Periodic supply of enhanced genetic material to in-house breeding operations, providing genetic diversity and improved performance characteristics to customer colonies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on volume and service requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
FreezeM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FreezeM supplies ready-to-use, life-cycle paused Black Soldier Fly neonates (PauseM®) in pre-counted units to insect farming operations worldwide, decoupling reproduction from rearing and processing. Through its Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, the company outsources BSF breeding for farms, providing paused neonates with up to 21 days of shelf life and 90%+ survival rates, supported by CryogeM® egg cryopreservation and the BSF-Titan genetically enhanced strain developed via CRISPR-Cas9.
Product overview
FreezeM offers a portfolio of insect breeding solutions centered around its core PauseM® product — life-cycle paused BSF neonates that can be stored for up to 21 days. The company provides a Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS) model that decouples reproduction from rearing, allowing farmers to outsource breeding complexity. Supporting technologies include CryogeM® for egg cryopreservation and the BSF-Titan genetically enhanced line developed via CRISPR-Cas9. The company serves both fully outsourced breeding customers and those with hybrid in-house plus outsourced approaches.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PauseM®: FreezeM's flagship product providing life-cycle paused Black Soldier Fly neonates at scale using suspended animation technology.
- CryogeM®
- BSF-Titan®
Products and services
- PauseM®
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 90% survival rate for PauseM neonates
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use FreezeM
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FreezeM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
FreezeM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Hermetia GmbHcorePartnership with Hermetia GmbH to establish the first pan-European BSF breeding hub in Germany, enabling centralized production and global export of high-quality neonates to serve BSF-rearing partners throughout Europe.
- AgroloopflagshipAgroloop partnered with FreezeM to open BSFL farm with fully outsourced breeding, implementing the world's first automated PauseM deployment machine capable of inserting 4,000 units daily into production lines.
- Shachar GroupflagshipStrategic partnership with Shachar Group to revolutionize waste management using BSF technology, converting wet food waste streams into valuable animal feed and biofertilizers through the decoupled breeding model.
- Binge OrganicsflagshipSubsidiary of Shachar Group specializing in formulating and rearing BSF on diets sourced from food waste, partnering with FreezeM's Breeding-as-a-Service model.
- Fera Science LimitedminorFera conducted laboratory trials validating PauseM performance and reliability under controlled conditions compared with non-suspended neonates, providing third-party scientific validation.
- Israeli BSF ConsortiumcoreIsraeli Innovation Authority-funded consortium involving FreezeM and leading research institutes to develop advanced technological infrastructure for BSF farming in Israel.
- BühlerminorEurostars-funded RECIPE project collaboration with Bühler and Danish Technology Institute to render BSF production cost-effective as sustainable protein source for animal feed.
- Ben Gurion University (Dr. Isam Khalaila Lab)coreCollaboration with Dr. Isam Khalaila lab from Ben Gurion University to develop OSDel-BSF technology for directed delivery of genetic materials to BSF female ovary, enabling large-scale CRISPR editing.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FreezeM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bioflytech: Spanish BSF producer serving feed and waste management markets across southern Europe. Direct peer with similar BSF-based protein and waste-to-value business model.
- Protix: Dutch BSF producer and one of the largest industrial insect protein companies globally. Directly comparable as an end-to-end BSF operator that could in-source or compete with FreezeM's BaaS offering.
- InnovaFeed: French BSF producer supplying protein for aquafeed and pet food. Comparable vertically integrated BSF operator with overlapping customer base in aquaculture and pet food, serving as a potential competitor or customer.
- Hermetia GmbH: German BSF pioneer and FreezeM's pan-European breeding hub partner. Direct peer in BSF operations with overlapping geographic footprint, offering both collaboration and competitive overlap.
- AgriProtein: South Africa-based BSF producer with global ambitions in insect-based protein for animal feed and waste management. Comparable BSF operator targeting similar waste-to-protein value chain.
Regional players
- Nutrition Technologies: Singapore-headquartered BSF producer focused on Southeast Asian markets using tropical BSF strains. Comparable BSF breeding/production technology but operating primarily in Asia-Pacific.
- Entofood: Malaysian BSF producer focused on Southeast Asian palm oil waste valorization. Comparable BSF breeding/production business but operating primarily in Asian markets with different feedstock economics.
Emerging players
- Ÿnsect: French insect protein producer focused on mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) rather than BSF. Comparable in industrial insect farming scale and customer base (aquafeed, pet food), with adjacent technology for breeding optimization.
- Entocycle: UK-based BSF technology company focused on automated insect farming systems. Emerging player with overlapping BSF technology focus, though more hardware/automation oriented than breeding genetics.
Broad incumbents
- Bühler Group: Swiss process technology and equipment supplier that collaborates with FreezeM via the Eurostars RECIPE project. Broad incumbent providing industrial-scale insect farming infrastructure, with overlapping R&D focus on BSF production efficiency.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
FreezeM social profiles
Digital presenceFreezeM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
FreezeM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FreezeM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
FreezeM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors2 records
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FreezeM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FreezeM
What does FreezeM do?
FreezeM supplies ready-to-use, life-cycle paused Black Soldier Fly neonates (PauseM®) in pre-counted units to insect farming operations worldwide, decoupling reproduction from rearing and processing. Through its Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, the company outsources BSF breeding for farms, providing paused neonates with up to 21 days of shelf life and 90%+ survival rates, supported by CryogeM® egg cryopreservation and the BSF-Titan genetically enhanced strain developed via CRISPR-Cas9.
Is FreezeM a public or private company?
FreezeM is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was FreezeM founded?
FreezeM was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FreezeM based?
FreezeM is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does FreezeM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Breeding-as-a-Service (BaaS) is the primary driver. The others are pauseM® Product Sales and genetic Boost Services.
Who are FreezeM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bioflytech, Protix, InnovaFeed, Hermetia GmbH and AgriProtein. Regional players are Nutrition Technologies and Entofood. Emerging players are Ÿnsect and Entocycle. Bühler Group is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does FreezeM have an API?
No public API is recorded for FreezeM.
What industry is FreezeM in?
FreezeM's product category is Insect Breeding Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAIAI, Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly). Its NAICS code is 1123 and its SIC code is 700.