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Beta Bugs

Roslin, United Kingdom · Founded 2017 · Privately Held (backing)

Developer of insect breeding technologies designed to build the genetic foundations of insects as a protein sector through a combination of biotechnology and breeding. Beta Bugs is based in Roslin, United Kingdom and was founded in 2017. Its last reported valuation was $9.2 million in Mar 2025. It has raised $5.5 million.

Last reported valuation
$9.2M
Oct 2026
Priced at
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Total raised
$5.5M
Last round
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Beta Bugs key facts

as of Oct 2026
  • Developer of insect breeding technologies designed to build the genetic foundations of insects as a protein sector through a combination of biotechnology and breeding.
  • Beta Bugs is valued at approximately $9.2M as of Oct 2026 (last reported valuation).
  • It has raised $5.5M; the latest was Later Stage VC ($2.6M) in Mar 2025.
  • Notable investors include Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, European Union, Scottish Enterprise, Sustainable Ventures — 20 tracked in total.
  • Status: Privately Held (backing).
Last reported valuation
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$9.2M

Beta Bugs's last reported valuation, Mar 2025. Nothing priced has surfaced since.

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Beta Bugs funding rounds

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Beta Bugs valuation

Beta Bugs's last reported valuation was $9.2 million in Mar 2025. No priced round, secondary trade or fund mark has surfaced since.

Beta Bugs investors

20 investors are on record for Beta Bugs, including Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, European Union and Scottish Enterprise.

About Beta Bugs

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.

Sector
Materials and Resources
HQ
Roslin, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
Employees
17
Ownership
Privately Held (backing)

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