Invertapro
Invertapro AS is a Norwegian insect biotechnology company (founded 2016, Voss) that rears Black Soldier Fly larvae on regional food waste, producing poultry feed (Fryd larvegodt) and organic frass-based fertilizer (Bløme) for retail and agricultural customers while developing insect-protein ingredients for salmon feed with Skretting and Aker Biomarine.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersVossevangen, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Invertapro does
Invertapro AS is a Norwegian insect biotechnology company founded in 2016 and headquartered at Vossevangen (Voss), Norway. It operates Norway's first pilot factory for Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae production, converting regional food waste and organic by-products into protein-rich larvae biomass and organic frass-based fertilizer. The company's substrate is sourced primarily through an industrial-symbiosis arrangement with BIR (Bergenshalvøyas Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap) and the Voss Biopark biogas plant, with a patent-pending wet-feed stabilization method enabling use of high-moisture feedstocks that would otherwise go to waste.
Invertapro sells two product lines: Fryd larvegodt, dried whole BSF larvae marketed as a natural poultry feed supplement via the Felleskjøpet agricultural retail chain; and Bløme, an organic-approved frass-based fertilizer sold in 275 g consumer boxes, 2 kg garden bags (Bløme til hage og anlegg), and 600 kg agricultural bigbags (Bløme til landbruk) through Hageland, museum stores, and direct B2B agricultural sales. Core technology includes proprietary wet-feed substrate handling, in-house robotic feeding and sorting systems, and low-energy/water processing designed to scale across production volumes. The company also runs R&D projects developing customized insect-protein feed ingredients for salmon (with Skretting, Aker Biomarine) and poultry (with Tine, NorInsect), supported by field validation through Norsk Landbruksrådgiving (NLR) and NIBIO.
The business model combines retail consumer product sales (Fryd, Bløme consumer SKUs), direct B2B bulk fertilizer sales, and pre-commercial R&D and development-service collaborations with major feed manufacturers. Capital is being raised for sales scaling and construction of a fully automated commercial factory, with a targeted Q4 2027 breakeven. Revenue is currently in pilot-to-commercial transition; the company reports +68% sales growth in 2024 and +38% year-to-date in 2025 with "profitable products in the market."
Invertapro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Invertapro
- Legal name
- Invertapro AS
- Website
- https://invertapro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Invertapro AS is a Norwegian insect biotechnology company (founded 2016, Voss) that rears Black Soldier Fly larvae on regional food waste, producing poultry feed (Fryd larvegodt) and organic frass-based fertilizer (Bløme) for retail and agricultural customers while developing insect-protein ingredients for salmon feed with Skretting and Aker Biomarine.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Invertapro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Insect-based Animal Feed and Organic Fertilizer
- NAICS
- Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Insect Farming (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly) (AFAEAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Insect-Based Protein Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAJ)
Keywords
Where Invertapro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vossevangen
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Invertapro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Insect-based Feed Products: Sale of dried Black Soldier Fly larvae as feed ingredients for poultry (Fryd larvegodt), salmon, and other production animals. Revenue from consumer packaging (275g boxes, 2kg bags) and bulk B2B sales to feed manufacturers.
- Bløme Fertilizer Products: Sale of frass-based organic fertilizer (Bløme) for home garden, agriculture, and landscaping. Products sold in various packaging formats (600kg bigbags for agriculture, 275g boxes and 2kg bags for consumer market). Revenue from retail distribution and direct B2B sales.
- R&D and Development Services: Collaboration on R&D projects with feed manufacturers and agricultural partners for custom insect feed development. Participation in innovation projects with public funding support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fryd larvegodt consumer packaging |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
Invertapro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Invertapro rears Black Soldier Fly larvae on locally sourced food waste and organic byproducts in Norway's first pilot insect factory (Voss). It sells dried larvae as the consumer poultry feed 'Fryd Larvegodt' and supplies insect protein to feed manufacturers for salmon and poultry. The co-product frass is processed into the organic fertilizer brand 'Bløme', available in consumer packs for home gardens and in 600 kg bigbags for commercial agriculture.
Product overview
Invertapro operates as an insect biotechnology company producing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae from local food waste and agricultural by-products. The product portfolio consists of two main output streams: (1) protein-rich larvae products sold as whole dried insects (Fryd Larvegodt for poultry) and as custom-formulated insect-based feed ingredients under development for salmon and poultry, and (2) Bløme — an organic fertiliser and soil amendment produced from larvae frass and insect exoskeleton, sold in consumer packaging for gardens (Bløme til hage og anlegg) and in bulk agricultural packaging for professional farming (Bløme til landbruk). The two product lines are co-produced from the same insect farming process: larvae are the primary protein product and the frass leftover from larvae growth becomes the fertiliser. No resources are wasted in this circular production model.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bløme: Organic fertilizer and soil improver made from black soldier fly larvae frass, approved for organic farming. NPK 3-2-3 to 3-2-3.5. Available for home gardens and agriculture.
- Fryd larvegodt
Products and services
- Fryd Larvegodt Whole dried Black Soldier Fly larvae sold as a natural, sustainable feed supplement for hobby poultry keepers (hens and other fowl). Available in 300 g retail packaging through Felleskjøpet stores across Norway.
- Bløme til hage og anlegg (Bløme for Garden & Landscaping) Organic universal fertilizer and soil amendment made from frass (larvae manure) and insect exoskeleton (chitin), approved for organic cultivation (NPK 3-2-3). Sold as 275 g dry-powder box for indoor use and 2 kg granular bag for outdoor beds and kitchen gardens.
- Bløme til landbruk (Bløme for Agriculture) Bulk organic fertilizer and soil conditioner for professional agriculture, made from larvae frass and insect exoskeleton. Approved for organic farming, NPK 3.5-1.5-2.5, contains micronutrients and chitin as a natural biostimulant. Sold in 600 kg bigbags; heavy metal class 0.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% reduced climate emissions compared to conventional feed ingredients for fish farming
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Invertapro
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Invertapro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Invertapro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BIR (Bergenshalvøya Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap)corePartnership with regional waste management company BIR for food waste sourcing. BIR collects date-expired food from stores and kitchens in the region, providing substrate for larvae production. Joint life cycle analysis showed 86% better climate effect than biogas. Partnership includes joint sorting facility for new biogas plant opening 2025, giving Invertapro unique access to raw materials.
- InnovafeedminorPartnership with French insect production company Innovafeed for market development and technology exchange in the insect protein industry.
- SkrettingcoreCollaboration with global fish feed manufacturer Skretting on R&D project 'Insects as new and sustainable feed raw material in fish feed' to develop and validate insect-based salmon feed formulations.
- Aker BiomarinecoreR&D partnership with Aker Biomarine, a leading supplier of krill and marine ingredients, to develop sustainable insect-based feed alternatives for aquaculture.
- TineminorCollaboration with Norwegian dairy company Tine on insect feed R&D projects exploring byproduct utilization and circular economy solutions.
- NorInsectminorNorwegian insect industry cluster partnership for knowledge sharing and industry development in sustainable insect production.
- Norsk Landbruksrådgiving (NLR)coreNLR is Norway's agricultural extension service providing advice to farmers. Invertapro collaborates with NLR for field testing and validation of Bløme fertilizer products in agricultural applications.
- NIBIO (Norsk institutt for bioøkonomi)coreNorwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research partnership for scientific testing and validation of Bløme fertilizer products through multiple R&D projects.
- Voss BioparkcoreIndustrial symbiosis partnership with Voss Biopark. Invertapro located adjacent to the biogas plant opening 2025, which will process food resources from Voss, Hardanger, and Bergen region. Joint infrastructure enables efficient resource flow and circular economy operations.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Invertapro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Hexafly: Irish BSF startup producing protein, oil and fertilizer from insects; early-stage peer with strongly overlapping product portfolio.
- Entocycle: UK insect-farming technology company focused on BSF production and automation, overlapping on the automated rearing technology dimension.
- Mutatec: French BSF company producing insect protein and frass fertilizer from agri-food byproducts, a niche circular-economy peer.
Direct peers
- Nutrition Technologies: BSF producer converting organic waste into protein feed and frass fertilizer, mirroring Invertapro's circular waste-upcycling model.
- InnovaFeed: French Black Soldier Fly producer making insect protein and frass fertilizer for aquaculture and agriculture; a direct model match and also a stated market-development partner of Invertapro.
- Protix: Dutch Black Soldier Fly producer supplying insect protein for feed and frass-based fertilizers, closely aligned with Invertapro's technology and outputs.
- Beta Hatch: US insect producer rearing mealworms/BSF for animal feed and frass fertilizer, comparable in category and target customers.
- Enterra: North American BSF company upcycling food waste into insect feed ingredients and frass fertilizer, a direct business-model peer.
- Ynsect: French insect-farming company producing protein and fertilizer from insects for animal and plant nutrition; directly comparable in product category and end markets.
Others
- Bühler Insect Technology Solutions: Provides industrial-scale insect rearing and processing plant technology; an enabling equipment supplier to the same industry rather than a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Invertapro social profiles
Digital presenceInvertapro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Invertapro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Invertapro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Invertapro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Invertapro 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 Invertapro
What does Invertapro do?
Invertapro rears Black Soldier Fly larvae on locally sourced food waste and organic byproducts in Norway's first pilot insect factory (Voss). It sells dried larvae as the consumer poultry feed 'Fryd Larvegodt' and supplies insect protein to feed manufacturers for salmon and poultry. The co-product frass is processed into the organic fertilizer brand 'Bløme', available in consumer packs for home gardens and in 600 kg bigbags for commercial agriculture.
Is Invertapro a public or private company?
Invertapro is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Invertapro founded?
Invertapro was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Invertapro based?
Invertapro is headquartered in Vossevangen, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Invertapro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Insect-based Feed Products are the primary driver. The others are bløme Fertilizer Products and R&D and Development Services.
Who are Invertapro's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Hexafly, Entocycle and Mutatec. Direct peers are Nutrition Technologies, InnovaFeed, Protix, Beta Hatch, Enterra and Ynsect. Bühler Insect Technology Solutions is listed as an others.
Does Invertapro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Invertapro.
What industry is Invertapro in?
Invertapro's product category is Insect-based Animal Feed and Organic Fertilizer. 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 325315.