Entocycle
YC S17London, GB · Founded 2015 · 13 employees · 7 known investors
Entocycle uses industrial automation and machine learning to convert organic waste into animal and plant feed by breeding black soldier fly larvae at scale. The company addresses protein demand and food waste in global agriculture and aquaculture.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Entocycle was founded in 2015 by Keiran Olivares Whitaker and James Millar.
KO
Keiran Olivares WhitakerinFounder
JM
James MillarCEO
Investors · 7
Competitors · 3
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Grubbly Farms112 shared keywordsGrubbly Farms produces natural chicken feed and supplements centered on Black Soldier Fly grubs as a primary protein source, serving backyard flock owners. The company also offers coop supplies and treats formulated without soy, corn, fish, or GMOs.
Better Origin76 shared keywordsBetter Origin develops insect farming technology that converts food waste into protein feed for livestock. The company enables scalable and sustainable protein production while reducing food waste and emissions.
Mannainsect76 shared keywordsManna Insect runs a digital platform that teaches individuals and businesses how to farm Black Soldier Fly and turn organic waste into valuable products. It provides training on business strategies, farming processes, and low-cost technologies for setting up local insect farms.
Companies competing with Entocycle for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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- What does Entocycle do?
- Entocycle uses industrial automation and machine learning to convert organic waste into animal and plant feed by breeding black soldier fly larvae at scale. The company addresses protein demand and food waste in global agriculture and aquaculture.
- Who founded Entocycle?
- Entocycle was founded by Keiran Olivares Whitaker, James Millar in 2015.
- Who are Entocycle's investors?
- Entocycle's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), LOWERCARBON, Lowercarbon Capital, Teampact.ventures, The Venture Collective, Y Combinator, ACE & Company.
- Where is Entocycle headquartered?
- Entocycle is headquartered in London, GB.