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Ovipost

DefunctYC W18

LaBelle, US · Founded 2017 · 20 employees · 3 known investors

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Ovipost farms insects and worms to produce protein by converting organic waste, positioning insect farming as a sustainable protein source and upcycling solution.

Also known as Eclosion · Eclosion Technologies

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Ovipost was founded in 2017 by Trina Chiasson and James Ricci.

TCTrina Chiasson
Trina ChiassoninCo-founder & CEO (functionally Head of Product & Operations)2017–2025Trina Chiasson co-founded and sold a technology company, worked as a data visualization research fellow supporting journalists, and produced an open-source multilingual book with over 100 contributors across 14 countries. She founded Ovipost, a YC-backed insect farming company that scaled to 25 employees across multiple production facilities and filed several patents before transitioning to fractional product and operations leadership.
JRJames Ricci
James RicciinCo-founder · Chief Science Officer2018–2019

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What does Ovipost do?
Ovipost farms insects and worms to produce protein by converting organic waste, positioning insect farming as a sustainable protein source and upcycling solution.
Who founded Ovipost?
Ovipost was founded by Trina Chiasson, James Ricci in 2017.
Who are Ovipost's investors?
Ovipost's investors include Y Combinator, Anorak Ventures, Prime Impact Fund.
Where is Ovipost headquartered?
Ovipost is headquartered in LaBelle, US.