FarmInsect provides an automated fattening system that enables farmers to manufacture protein‑rich animal feed from insect larvae on their own farms, reducing reliance on imported soy and fishmeal. The startup has operated a pilot plant at the Venture Lab of the Technical University of Munich (FACIT) since 2019. Founded in 2019 by Wolfgang Westermeier and Thomas Kuehn, the company is based in Landshut/Munich. FarmInsect is supported by EU programs and the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture through the EIP Agri funding program and the EIC Accelerator. The company intends to use the new funds to expand its sales activities and increase production capacity. The business model focuses on on‑farm production of sustainable animal feed via automated systems for farmers. FarmInsect is a Munich-based agritech startup founded in 2019 that produces Black Soldier Fly larvae from regional residues as a protein-feed alternative for animal agriculture. Its core offering combines an automated insect-production machine with an IT platform connected to sensors to guide farmers and address traceability. Larvae can be fed directly or dried for storage, and the process also yields high-quality compost that can improve soil quality. FarmInsect says its solution can save farmers up to 20% of feed costs and reduce dependence on imported soy and fishmeal. The company plans to use recent seed funding to accelerate its mission and to establish its first pilot plant at a large aquaculture farm in Bavaria.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Oct 2023