Beta Bugs is a cutting-edge biotechnology company founded in 2017, headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company's slogan, "Making Better Insects," encapsulates its mission to produce enhanced insect strains for the growing insect farming industry. Beta Bugs accelerates the evolution of organisms, creating traits that ensure greatly superior final products. Their domesticated, optimized strains offer benefits at all production chain levels, making the industry more profitable and sustainable.
The most recent investment in Beta Bugs was a £1.72M Venture Round investment on 17 October 2023, with participation from notable investors such as SIS Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Innovate UK, Climate VC, TRICAPITAL Angels Limited, and Beeches Group. This funding signifies the industry's recognition of the company's potential to revolutionize insect farming through biotechnology. With its unique offering and strong investor support, Beta Bugs is poised to make significant strides in the Agriculture and Biotechnology sectors.