Ovipost is dedicated to revolutionizing protein production through automated insect farming. The company focuses on converting cheap byproducts into nutritionally dense protein using insects, which are highly efficient in this process. Ovipost's product line includes live feeder insects such as superworms, banded crickets, and discoid roaches, primarily serving the feeder insect market in Florida and Mississippi. The company's vision extends to replacing costly proteins like fishmeal in animal feeds with their superior amino acid profiles and digestibility.
Founded by Trina Chiasson and Teq Sassmannshaus, Ovipost has made significant strides in the insect farming industry. Chiasson previously sold Infoactive to Tableau, bringing valuable entrepreneurial experience to the venture, while Sassmannshaus contributes expertise in biotech hardware engineering. The company is poised to impact the $175 million live insect market in the US and aims to disrupt the $9.5 billion fishmeal industry with its innovative approach to sustainable protein production.
