Hermetia Bio Science

What Hermetia Bio Science does

Hermetia Bio Science PTE, LTD (Singapore) operates a Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) bioconversion platform through its wholly-owned Indonesian operating subsidiary PT Hermetia Bio Sejahtera (West Jakarta). The company rears BSF larvae on pre-consumer organic waste sourced via a partnership with PKS Mill operations to produce protein meal, compound feed, whole dried larvae, lipid oil (35-40% lipid, 50%+ lauric acid), chitin/chitosan, melanin, and bio-fertilizer, plus a consumer line spanning cosmeceuticals, hair/body/hygiene care, medical products (ulcer gel), and pet care (KitoShield, Sustaina, Power Grubs).

The business model is direct B2B sales of primary insect-based ingredients to animal feed manufacturers, aquaculture operators, agricultural fertilizer users, and cosmetics/pharmaceutical buyers, complemented by branded consumer products. The company positions itself around a circular-economy thesis: modular engineering, sustainable feedstock, and value-added products beyond alternative protein. Strategic advisory relationships with Fera Science Ltd. (UK) and Prof. Dr. Andreas Vilcinskas (Fraunhofer IME / University of Giessen) provide scientific credibility, while pilot-scale operations in Indonesia are managed by a multi-disciplinary in-house R&D team.

Operations remain at pilot scale with no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding rounds, and a founder-led management team headed by CEO/CTO Edmund Anderson, COO Rudy Sembiring (CFA), and Chairman Kiman Karel. Customer logos, pricing, contract values, and headcount are not disclosed, which constrains commercial-scale validation despite a broad and technically defensible product portfolio.

Name

Hermetia Bio Science

Legal name

Hermetia Bio Science PTE, LTD

Website

https://hermetiabioscience.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hermetia Bio Science operates a Singapore-headquartered Black Soldier Fly bioconversion platform via its Indonesian subsidiary, converting pre-consumer organic waste into protein meal, lipids, chitin/chitosan, melanin, and bio-fertilizer for B2B animal feed, aquaculture, cosmetics, and consumer applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insect Biotechnology

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAJ), Insect Protein Ingredients (Cricket, Black Soldier Fly, Mealworm) (AFAJAHAG), Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)

Keywords

• Insect protein production
• Black soldier fly bioconversion
• Alternative animal feed
• Organic waste upcycling
• Chitin chitosan extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Products (B2B): Sale of insect-based ingredients including Protein Meal, Compound Feed, Whole Dried Larvae, Lipids/Oil, Chitin/Chitosan, Melanin, and Bio Fertilizer to animal feed, aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial manufacturers
2. Consumer Products: Sale of finished consumer products including Cosmeceutical (ointment), Hair Care (scalp/hair tonic, pomade), Face Care (gel mask, face serum, face toner), Body Care (deodorant, bio-lipid cream, bio-lipid soap), Hygiene (hand wash, sanitizing spray, mouth wash), Medical (ulcer gel, oral consumed), and Pet/Animal Care products (KitoShield veterinary/farming, Sustaina cat/dog)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hermetia Bio Science runs a Black Soldier Fly bioconversion operation that converts pre-consumer organic waste into insect-derived ingredients (Protein Meal, Compound Feed, Whole Dried Larvae, Lipids Oil, Chitin/Chitosan, Melanin, Bio Fertilizer) sold to B2B customers in animal feed, aquaculture, agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, plus finished consumer products (cosmeceuticals, personal care, hygiene, medical, pet care under KitoShield and Sustaina brands) sold to end users.

Product overview

Hermetia Bio Science is an Insect Technology company that operates a circular economy model using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae to process organic waste into value-added products. The company's portfolio consists of two main categories: Primary Products (Protein Meal, Compound Feed, Whole Dried Larvae, Lipids Oil, Chitin/Chitosan, Melanin, and Bio Fertilizer) derived from insect processing, and Consumer Products (Cosmeceutical, Hair Care, Face Care, Body Care, Hygiene, Medical, and Pet and Animal Care including KitoShield and Sustaina brands) targeting end consumers. The primary products serve B2B markets in animal feed, aquaculture, agriculture, and cosmetics/pharmaceuticals, while consumer products address personal care, medical, and pet care segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KitoShield: Product line for veterinary and farming use, including antimicrobial applications derived from Black Soldier Fly.
• Sustaina Cat
• Sustaina Dog
• Power Grubs

Products and services

• Protein Meal High-protein insect meal produced from Black Soldier Fly larvae, used as an animal feed ingredient to replace unsustainable alternatives such as fishmeal and soybean meal, with protein content exceeding 30%.
• Compound Feed Blended fodder formulated according to specific target animal requirements, manufactured as meal type, pellets or crumbles, potentially including vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
• Whole Dried Larvae (Power Grubs) Dried Black Soldier Fly larvae processed from pre-consumer recycled food, providing sustainable protein for aquaculture, animal feed, and pet nutrition, with approximately 51.9% crude protein.
• Lipids Oil Lipid extract from Black Soldier Fly larvae containing 35-40% lipids on dry-matter basis, with fatty acid profile similar to coconut oil, containing 50% or more lauric acid with anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antibacterial properties.
• Chitin/Chitosan Bio-polymer derived from Black Soldier Fly larvae with antimicrobial properties including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral responses; applications include wound care, medical skin care, oral care, drug delivery, and food/feed additives.
• Melanin Natural pigment produced from Black Soldier Fly with photoprotective properties against UV radiation, used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products for antitumor, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective applications.
• Bio Fertilizer Organic fertilizer produced from Black Soldier Fly larvae frass, suitable for all plant types, that stimulates growth of leaves, fruits, and stems while increasing plant resistance to pests and diseases.
• Cosmeceutical Cosmetic-pharmaceutical ointment product derived from Black Soldier Fly compounds for topical applications.
• Hair Care Personal care products for hair including scalp and hair tonic and pomade formulations derived from insect-based bio-lipid compounds.
• Face Care Facial skincare products including gel masks, face serums, and face toners derived from insect-based bio-lipid compounds.
• Body Care Body skincare products including deodorants, bio-lipid creams, and bio-lipid soaps for body wash applications.
• Hygiene Personal hygiene products including bio-lipid hand wash soaps, sanitizing sprays, and mouth wash formulations.
• Medical Medical products derived from Black Soldier Fly compounds including ulcer gels and oral consumables.
• KitoShield for Veterinary Use Veterinary health product utilizing chitosan-based technology for animal health applications, sold under the KitoShield sub-brand.
• KitoShield for Farming Use Agricultural health product utilizing chitosan-based technology for farming applications, sold under the KitoShield sub-brand.
• Sustaina Cat Pet care product specifically formulated for feline nutrition and health using insect-based ingredients, sold under the Sustaina sub-brand.
• Sustaina Dog Pet care product specifically formulated for canine nutrition and health using insect-based ingredients, sold under the Sustaina sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protein content exceeding 30% in insect meal products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fera Science Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationFera Science Limited (formerly the Food and Environment Research Agency) serves as a scientific advisor to Hermetia Bio Science. Fera specializes in feed and food science, providing analytical testing services and expertise in food safety, contaminants, and agricultural science. The company is a joint venture owned by Capita (75%) and DEFRA (25%), with over 100 years of scientific heritage dating back to 1914.
• Professor Dr. Andreas VilcinskascoreOthersProfessor Dr. Andreas Vilcinskas serves as an academic advisor to Hermetia Bio Science. He is coordinator and spokesman of the LOEWE Center of Insect Biotechnology, Professor for Applied Entomology and Director of the Institute for Insect Biotechnology at the University of Giessen, and head of the project group Bio-Resources at the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME). He is a global pioneer in insect biotechnology.
• Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) Mill OperationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PKS (Palm Kernel Shell) Mill assets for feedstock supply. The sustainability manager from the family group coordinates feedstock delivery to Hermetia Bio Science, ensuring conformance to sustainability requirements and ISPO regulations. Operations manager oversees PKS Mill assets and standard operating procedures development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AgriProtein: South African BSF protein producer operating in animal feed and fertilizer markets. Most directly comparable to Hermetia — same insect (Black Soldier Fly), same circular-economy feedstock model, similar product portfolio spanning protein meal, lipids, and frass.
• Protix: Netherlands-based BSF insect protein producer supplying aquafeed, pet food, and soil improvement markets. Comparable multi-product BSF platform targeting the same downstream verticals (feed, fertilizer, lipids) as Hermetia, with significantly larger commercial scale.
• Ÿnsect: France-based insect protein company (focused on mealworm rather than BSF) producing protein meal, lipids, and frass for pet food, aquaculture, and human nutrition. Closest scale comparable in the insect ingredient space and a bellwether for unit economics and regulatory pathways Hermetia will eventually face.
• InnovaFeed: French insect protein producer (Hermetia illucens) partnering with aquaculture majors like Cargill and Skretting. Direct competitor in the BSF-for-aquafeed value chain where Hermetia also targets fishmeal replacement.
• Nutrition Technologies: Malaysia-based BSF producer operating across Southeast Asia — direct geographic competitor to Hermetia's Indonesia-Singapore footprint with similar product mix (protein meal, oil, frass) for aquafeed and agriculture markets.
• EnviroFlight: US-based BSF ingredient supplier for animal feed and aquaculture. Operates a similar circular-economy model converting pre-consumer food waste into protein and frass, with comparable downstream product portfolio to Hermetia.
• Entofood: Malaysia-based BSF producer supplying protein meal and oil to Southeast Asian aquaculture and pet food markets. Regional competitor with similar feedstock sourcing and product specs to Hermetia.

Emerging players

• nextProtein: France-based BSF protein producer with focus on animal feed applications and emerging expansion into cosmetics and pharma using BSF-derived oils and chitin. Comparable product breadth targeting similar verticals as Hermetia.
• Hexafly: Ireland-based BSF bioconversion company producing protein, oil, and chitin/frass. Similar circular-economy framing and multi-product BSF portfolio, with EU regulatory expertise relevant to Hermetia's export ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss industrial equipment and process technology provider offering turnkey insect rearing/processing solutions. Indirect peer as both a potential equipment supplier to Hermetia and a competitor enabling rival BSF operators globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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