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Beta Bugs raises £800K seed to commercialise insect genetics, securing funding from existing investors. The investment aims to support the commercialisation of its Hiper-Fly product starting in early 2027.

PRIVATEAug 13, 2026•2 days ago

Amount Raised

£800,000

Round Type

Seed

EdinburghBiotechnology

Description

Beta Bugs, a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) genetics company, has raised £800,000 ($1 million) in a seed round. The funding will support milestones leading to first sales of its Hiper-Fly product in early 2027. This seed round is backed entirely by existing investors, reflecting their confidence in Beta Bugs' vision. The investment marks a significant shift from research to market in the emerging BSF sector.

Company Information

Company

Beta Bugs

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Beta Bugs is a cutting edge biotechnology company that produces enhanced insect strains for the growing insect farming industry. The domesticated, optimised strains we produce provide benefits at all levels of the production chain ensuring the industry is both more profitable and sustainable. We accelerate the evolution of the organisms to create traits that ensure greatly superior final products.

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