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Ovipost
AddedFeb 18, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Ovipost

Ovipost

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Ovipost: Automating cricket farming for high-yield, cost-effective protein production.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2017
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW18
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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.

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Ovipost - Quick Facts

Who are Ovipost's competitors?

Companies similar to Ovipost include Entocycle, Grubbly Farms, Bluegrass Crickets and Biomilitus.

When was Ovipost founded?

Ovipost was founded in 2017.

Where is Ovipost's headquarters located?

Ovipost's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Ovipost's last funding round?

Ovipost's most recent funding round was for $120k (USD) in January 2018.

How much has Ovipost raised to-date?

As of Jan 4, 2018, Ovipost has raised a total of $120k (USD).

How many employees does Ovipost have?

Ovipost has 30 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Ovipost - Classification

Technology
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Insect Farming
Tags
  • AgTech
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 110000Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
SIC
  • 200Agricultural Production-livestock And Animal Specialties
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NAICS
  • 112000Animal Production and Aquaculture
  • 112900Other Animal Production
SIC
  • 290General Farms, Primarily Livestock And Animal Specialties