Beta Bugs Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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17
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2.59M
- Investors
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19
Beta Bugs General Information
Description
Developer of insect breeding technologies designed to build the genetic foundations of insects as a protein sector through a combination of biotechnology and breeding. The company's technologies are focused on creating breeds of black soldier fly as a source of protein for animal feed, it converts food waste into a high-quality protein source that can be used to displace soymeal and fishmeal from livestock, aquaculture, and pet feed, enabling cattle breeders to avail an alternative source of protein that could change the feeding habits of livestock and fish farms.
Contact Information
Website
www.betabugs.ukCorporate Office
- Roslin Innovation Centre, University of Edinburgh
- Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian
- Roslin EH25 9RG
- Scotland, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Roslin Innovation Centre, University of Edinburgh
- Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian
- Roslin EH25 9RG
- Scotland, United Kingdom
Beta Bugs Timeline
Beta Bugs Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Later Stage VC | 05-Mar-2025 | $2.59M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 13. Later Stage VC | 17-Oct-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 12. Grant | 31-Dec-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Angel (individual) | 02-Nov-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Grant | 22-Jan-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Angel (individual) | 06-Mar-2020 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 7. Grant | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 6. Grant | 01-Jan-2019 | $498K | $276K | Completed | Startup | |
| 5. Grant | 01-Jun-2018 | $102K | $276K | Completed | Startup |
Beta Bugs Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | 112,600 | $0.000001 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 1x | $1.43 | 3.63% | |
| Ordinary | 123,200 | $0.000001 | $0.71 | $0.71 | 1x | $0.71 | 3.97% |
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Beta Bugs Competitors (4)
One of Beta Bugs’s 4 competitors is FreezeM, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreezeM | Venture Capital-Backed | Tel Aviv, Israel | ||||
| Hendrix Genetics | Private Equity-Backed | Boxmeer, Netherlands | ||||
| Protix | Private Equity-Backed | S Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | ||||
| Nasekomo | Venture Capital-Backed | Sofia, Bulgaria |
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Beta Bugs Investors (19)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Group | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Climate VC | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Impact Ventures UK | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Iron Orbit | Corporation | Minority | ||
| MNL Nominees | Corporation | Minority |
Beta Bugs FAQs
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When was Beta Bugs founded?
Beta Bugs was founded in 2017.
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Where is Beta Bugs headquartered?
Beta Bugs is headquartered in Roslin, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Beta Bugs?
Beta Bugs has 17 total employees.
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What industry is Beta Bugs in?
Beta Bugs’s primary industry is Animal Husbandry.
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Is Beta Bugs a private or public company?
Beta Bugs is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Beta Bugs?
The current valuation of Beta Bugs is .
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What is Beta Bugs’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Beta Bugs is .
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How much funding has Beta Bugs raised over time?
Beta Bugs has raised $5.48M.
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Who are Beta Bugs’s investors?
Beeches Group, Climate VC, Impact Ventures UK, Iron Orbit, and MNL Nominees are 5 of 19 investors who have invested in Beta Bugs.
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Who are Beta Bugs’s competitors?
FreezeM, Hendrix Genetics, Protix, and Nasekomo are competitors of Beta Bugs.
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