Larry Kotch
CEO
Flybox
Flybox provides Insect Waste Management (IWM) solutions that upcycle reject organics into high-value protein and fertilizer through insect bioconversion. Their scalable systems, including container, factory, and polytunnel setups, enable clients to achieve zero waste status while generating profit from byproducts. The company supports operations from feedstock trials to offtake sales, offering rapid deployment and climate-controlled environments for efficient resource recovery.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$3.2MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The accumulation of organic waste poses a significant environmental and economic challenge, requiring sustainable and cost-effective management solutions. Traditional waste disposal methods like landfilling contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion, while recycling processes may not always be economically viable for all types of organic waste.
Solution
Flybox provides modular insect farms that utilize Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to upcycle organic waste streams into valuable resources. The system leverages the bioconversion capabilities of BSF larvae to efficiently transform organic waste into high-value insect protein for animal feed and nutrient-rich fertilizer. Flybox offers scalable pilot and commercial systems housed in standardized, pre-assembled modules for rapid deployment. The company also provides tailored support services, including feedstock trials, seedling/egg supply, and assistance with offtake and sales, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Target Audience
Flybox primarily targets food and organic waste businesses, including farms, food processors, and waste management companies, seeking sustainable and profitable waste management solutions.
Features
- Modular design with standardized, pre-assembled sections for scalable deployment
- Pilot and commercial systems available as Grower, Breeder, or Full Stack configurations
- Controlled environment with climate control and airflow management for optimal insect rearing
- Feedstock trials to determine the profitability of waste streams
- Supply of genetically improved BSF eggs and seedlings
- Assistance with productization consultancy services and product offtake