Loopworm utilizes silkworm biofactories to produce sustainable insect-derived proteins and biomolecules for applications in animal nutrition, human wellness, and crop biostimulants. This approach addresses the urgent need for alternative protein sources that require significantly less land and water compared to traditional agriculture, while also supporting local silk reelers through the utilization of spent pupae.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised 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.
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Product
Problem
Traditional protein sources for animal nutrition, human wellness, and crop biostimulants often require significant land and water resources, contributing to environmental strain. Existing methods for utilizing silkworm pupae, a byproduct of silk reeling, are not optimized for sustainable and cost-effective production of high-value biomolecules.
Solution
Loopworm leverages silkworm biofactories to produce sustainable insect-derived proteins and biomolecules, offering an alternative to resource-intensive traditional methods. By utilizing spent silkworm pupae from local silk reelers, Loopworm creates a market for this byproduct, supporting livelihoods and promoting a circular economy. The company's technology processes insects into value-added products for animal nutrition, human wellness, and crop biostimulants. Loopworm's approach reduces the environmental impact associated with protein production while creating sustainable and cost-effective solutions for various markets.
Target Audience
Loopworm's primary customers include animal feed manufacturers (poultry, aquaculture, and pet food), crop biostimulant producers, and companies in the human nutrition and wellness sector seeking sustainable and alternative protein sources.
Features
- Production of defatted silkworm pupae meal with over 65% protein, essential phospholipids, and sterols for optimal poultry growth and nutrient absorption.
- Silkworm pupae meal delivering a concentrated protein and fat source for poultry and aquaculture feed, improving palatability.
- Whole dried silkworm pupae as a natural, high-protein feed for poultry, supporting growth and feather quality.
- Silkworm pupae oil rich in Omega-3, -6, and -9, natural carotenoids, and phospholipids for enhanced nutrient absorption and animal health.
- Silkworm Pupae Protein (concentrate and isolate) for pet food, containing over 65% and 72% protein respectively, minerals, amino acids, and vitamin E.
- Silkworm Pupae protein hydrolysate, a water-soluble protein with 75%+ protein and essential amino acids for pet food.
- LoopMeal Pro offering over 65% insect protein for aquaculture, providing a sustainable and nutrient-rich alternative to traditional feeds.
- Development of organic coatings for fruits and vegetables using Fibroin obtained from spent silkworm pupae.
- Extraction of Serecin from silkworms, a snail-mucin like substance with moisturizing and UV blocking properties for cosmetics.