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Beta Bugs Limited

Roslin Innovation Centre, Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, United Kingdom

Overview

Beta Bugs Limited develops advanced Black Soldier Fly (BSF) genetics, with its lead product named Hiper-Fly. Independent trials in early 2026 reportedly showed Hiper-Fly’s superiority versus industry benchmarks. In August 2026 the company signed an MOU with FreezeM to develop Hiper-Fly as a suspended neonate product to enable supply of improved genetics across Europe. Beta Bugs raised £800,000 from existing investors to fund milestones aimed at achieving first sales of Hiper-Fly in early 2027. The company appointed Dr Alan Tinch as CEO; leadership cited his experience commercialising advanced genetics in other species as important for building a profitable business. Management states the combination of trial results, the FreezeM MOU, and the new funding positions the company to move to commercialisation and pursue global leadership in BSF genetics.

Total raised
$3M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Aug 2026

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • AgTech
  • Alternative Protein
  • Biotechnology
  • Farming
  • Genetics
  • Life Science
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Aug 2026

    $1M

  2. Equity

    Oct 2023

    $2M

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