Nasekomo utilizes Black Soldier Flies to convert organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer, creating a circular economy that reduces reliance on traditional feed sources. This approach addresses the urgent need for sustainable protein production while minimizing environmental impact and preserving biodiversity.
Funding
$28.3M 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
The increasing demand for animal feed is straining traditional protein sources, leading to unsustainable practices like overfishing and deforestation for soy farms, which contribute to environmental damage and biodiversity loss. Current feed production methods rely heavily on fossil fuels and arable land, exacerbating carbon emissions and land degradation.
Solution
Nasekomo utilizes Black Soldier Flies (BSF) to convert organic agro-industrial by-products into sustainable animal feed and organic fertilizer, creating a circular economy. BSF larvae are reared in a controlled environment, rapidly growing and converting waste into valuable protein and oil. The resulting insect meal serves as a nutritious alternative to traditional feed sources, while the BSF frass is processed into a low-carbon fertilizer, reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and promoting soil health. This approach minimizes environmental impact, preserves biodiversity, and offers a sustainable solution for protein production.
Target Audience
The primary customers are animal feed manufacturers, aquaculture farms, and agricultural businesses seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional feed and fertilizer sources.
Features
- Whole-dried BSF larvae containing approximately 42% protein and 26% functional fat, along with micronutrients like calcium and phosphorus.
- Defatted protein meal with a protein content ranging from 50% to 65%, depending on the defatting level.
- Refined insect oil containing around 50% lauric acid, a natural antioxidant agent that supports animal immune systems.
- Organic certified insect fertilizer with an NPK level of 3-3-3, suitable for vegetable growing.
- Vertical farming approach that minimizes land use compared to traditional protein production methods.
- Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in insect fat fraction that improve animal digestive tract health.