Ynsect
Founded Year
2011Stage
Series D | AliveTotal Raised
$569.39MLast Raised
$175.93M | 2 yrs agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
-98 points in the past 30 days
About Ynsect
Ynsect focuses on the alternative foods industry. It produces insect-based ingredients for various sectors. The company offers nutritious ingredients for animal feed, sustainable food products for human consumption, and effective fertilizers for plants. Ynsect primarily serves the animal nutrition, human food, and agricultural sectors with its innovative solutions. It was founded in 2011 and is based in Evry-Courcouronnes, France.
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ESPs containing Ynsect
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The insect ingredient production market farms and processes insects, such as crickets and mealworms, to create sustainable and nutritious ingredients for pet food, animal feed, and other products. This market focuses on B2B ingredient producers and the supporting technology for production. Insect ingredients position as eco-friendly because they require less land, water, and resources for producti…
Ynsect named as Leader among 14 other companies, including InnovaFeed, Protix, and Nasekomo.
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Expert Collections containing Ynsect
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Ynsect is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Agriculture Technology (Agtech).
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Ynsect Patents
Ynsect has filed 38 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- ec 2.4.1
- ec 3.2.1
- polysaccharides
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15/2021 | 8/20/2024 | Aquaculture, Edible crustaceans, Penaeidae, Commercial crustaceans, Decapods | Grant |
Application Date | 7/15/2021 |
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Grant Date | 8/20/2024 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Aquaculture, Edible crustaceans, Penaeidae, Commercial crustaceans, Decapods |
Status | Grant |
Latest Ynsect News
Mar 12, 2025
La French Tech souffre en ce moment © Shutterstock On le savait, l'environnement économique n'est plus aussi attrayant pour les start-ups de la tech. Déjà durant l'année 2023, on avait pu observer que les investissements étaient en recul dans le domaine de la French Tech. Mais on est depuis semble-t-il passé à quelque chose de beaucoup dur durant l'année 2024, avec une vague violente de faillites qui a été enregistrée. Un nombre de faillites record en 2024 Les chiffres que vient de dévoiler une étude de la plateforme ScaleX font mal à la French Tech. Selon cette dernière, le nombre de faillites de start-ups a explosé, avec 64 faillites enregistrées durant l'année 2024, ce qui correspond à une hausse de 64% par rapport à l'exercice 2023 ! ScaleX indique par ailleurs que sur les 1487 entreprises qui ont été analysées, 10,4% font face à un fort risque de faillite. Pour illustrer la difficulté du secteur actuelle, ScaleX a évoqué le cas d'Ynsect, entreprise de protéine d'insecte placée en redressement judiciaire le 3 mars dernier. Même les entreprises plus matures n'échappent pas à la vague Le schéma des faillites reste le même, avec une majorité d'entreprises faisant faillite durant les trois premières années après leur levée de fonds. « Les défaillances sont les plus fréquentes trois ans après un tour de financement, révélant souvent des faiblesses structurelles en matière de rentabilité et d'adaptation au marché » résume l'analyse. Mais les start-ups plus matures sont, phénomène nouveau, aussi touchées par les problèmes actuels. « Les startups âgées de 6 à 8 ans sont les plus touchées par les difficultés financières, ce qui souligne les défis du passage à l'échelle après la phase d’hyper-croissance » indique ScaleX. Enfin, autre signe d'un retournement, pour la première fois, on enregistre plus de faillites et de procédures collectives que de nouvelles levées de fonds en série A. Les signes annonciateurs d'une récession ? Source :
Ynsect Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Ynsect founded?
Ynsect was founded in 2011.
Where is Ynsect's headquarters?
Ynsect's headquarters is located at 1 Rue Pierre Fontaine, Evry-Courcouronnes.
What is Ynsect's latest funding round?
Ynsect's latest funding round is Series D.
How much did Ynsect raise?
Ynsect raised a total of $569.39M.
Who are the investors of Ynsect?
Investors of Ynsect include Astanor, Happiness Capital, Caisse d’Epargne, Footprint Coalition, Supernova Invest and 18 more.
Who are Ynsect's competitors?
Competitors of Ynsect include Protix, Grubbly Farms, Hexafly, Insectta, Protenga and 7 more.
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