# Kinsect s.r.l

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kinsect-s-r-l

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Website: www.kinsect.eu
- Total disclosed funding: $1.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 4, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Established in 2021 and based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Kinsect s.r.l operates as an agribusiness company that provides solutions for insect farming in the agriculture industry to increase the production of animal feed. The company was founded by its CEO, Giacomo Benassi; Stefano Guerrieri; CFO Giovanni Andrea Ferrari; and CTO Marco Benassi. In December 2024, Kinsect s.r.l raised USD 1.06 million in seed funding from Terra VC, Forest Valley Capital, and CDP Venture Capital.

Kinsect specializes in the automated production of black soldier fly eggs, utilizing advanced technology designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of insect farming. The company’s core offerings revolve around an automated system that allows for continuous production cycles, achieving fly densities between 37,000 and 46,000 flies per cubic meter. The firm’s technology focuses on automated soldier fly egg production, enabling continuous production with minimal human intervention. Kinsect primarily serves farmers and agricultural businesses looking to incorporate alternative protein sources into their operations.

Kinsect's revenue model is structured around business-to-business transactions, primarily targeting agricultural enterprises seeking sustainable protein solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 4, 2024, $1.1M — CDP Venture Capital, Terra VC, Forest Valley Capital

## Investors

- CDP Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdp-venture-capital) — Seed
- Terra VC — Seed
- Forest Valley Capital — Seed