nextProtein
Paris, FR · Founded 2015 · 38 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors
nextProtein breeds Black Soldier Fly larvae on unconsumed food to produce insect-based protein, oil and fertilizer used as ingredients in animal feed for aquaculture, poultry, pork and pet food. The company operates in sustainable agriculture and foodtech, with a Paris office and a production site in Tunisia.
Founders & leadership
nextProtein was founded in 2015 by Syrine Chaalala and Mohamed Gastli.
Investors · 12
Kima Ventures✓ verifiedParis · $50K – $5M
Anaxago✓ verifiedParis
Angelor✓ verified
British International Investmentreported · 2 sourcesLondon
Mirovareported · 2 sourcesParis
RAISEreportedParis
Also in the syndicate · 6
CIC Paris InnovationLa Banque des Start-ups by LCLRAISE ImpactSociété GénéraleSwen CapitalleadSwen Capital’s Blue Ocean Fundlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BNov 2025 · 3 sources
British International Investment (lead), Swen Capital (lead), Swen Capital’s Blue Ocean Fund (lead), CIC Paris Innovation, La Banque des Start-ups by LCL, Mirova, RAISE Impact, Société Générale
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does nextProtein do?
- nextProtein breeds Black Soldier Fly larvae on unconsumed food to produce insect-based protein, oil and fertilizer used as ingredients in animal feed for aquaculture, poultry, pork and pet food. The company operates in sustainable agriculture and foodtech, with a Paris office and a production site in Tunisia.
- Who founded nextProtein?
- nextProtein was founded by Syrine Chaalala, Mohamed Gastli in 2015.
- Who are nextProtein's investors?
- nextProtein's investors include Kima Ventures, Anaxago, Angelor, British International Investment, Mirova, RAISE.
- Where is nextProtein headquartered?
- nextProtein is headquartered in Paris, FR.