Feeding the future.
Closing the circles.

How a question became FarmInsect

It all started with a question: What are the biggest climate killers? We quickly identified agriculture as one of the biggest drivers of CO2 emissions. So the next question was: What can we do about it? When insects were approved as animal feed in the EU in 2017, it was clear to us that this was our topic and that we could make a difference.

We - Thomas & Wolfgang - had both already successfully founded a company. And we knew that the climate crisis needed quick solutions. That's why we left our former companies and founded FarmInsect.

  1. 2025

    Expansion of our production and processing network in Germany and Europe.

  2. 2024

    Launch of the processing platform to convert BSF larvae into protein meal and oil for the animal feed and pet food industry.

  3. 2023

    BSF larvae are being established as a sustainable alternative to soy and fishmeal. The EU Commission recognizes the potential and is funding FarmInsect with 12.5 million euros.

  4. 2022

    We can proudly say that we are the largest regional insect production network in Europe. This is still just the beginning: in order to save more soy and fishmeal, we must continue to grow.

  5. 2021

    More and more farmers and fish farmers wanted our insect feed. To meet the increasing demand, we opened a new production site covering over 1,000 square meters.

  6. 2020

    The insect feed was very well received by the animals, so the next step followed: not only did we want to produce insect feed, we also wanted the farmer to be able to do it on site. A short time later, we installed the first customer system.

  7. 2019

    Had an idea, built a prototype and realized: Yes, the idea is feasible. Next, we started our first own production of insect larvae to test the use of insect food on a large scale.

  8. 2017 & 2018

    We wanted to do something about climate change. After the initial idea, we quickly set to work on the first prototype to check whether our ideas could be implemented at all.

At a glance
30+
Employees
10 Nations
30+
Partners & Investors

Get to know the founders

Wolfgang Westermeier

Wolfgang studied biology and agronomy. He is a serial entrepreneur in the food and agritech sector. Wolfgang has 15+ years of experience in product development and 10+ years in animal breeding. In his spare time he is committed to species conservation. Whenever he feels like relaxing, he fires up the barbecue - because only those who treat their taste buds to something good can relax!

Thomas Kuehn

Thomas has a degree in electrical engineering and business administration. He is also a serial entrepreneur in the food and tech sector, with 15+ years in software development and 10+ years in sales. The young dad also spends his free time saving the planet. Food is a matter close to his heart. So when he's not at his height-adjustable desk, he's in the kitchen.

That's what matters!

We are currently working with a group of hand-picked investors.
What is important to us?

Values

The values must match - for example, returns must not come at the expense of sustainability.

Strategic cooperation

Not only the financial investment is important to us, strategic cooperation also plays a major role.

Financing

We are currently focusing on investments of EUR 1 million or more in order to drive forward the future of sustainable agriculture and the circular economy together with our partners.

Looking for a great team?

Looking for a job with purpose? Transform agriculture with us. More sustainable, more efficient and more future-proof. Sound interesting? You can find vacancies here or simply send us an unsolicited application.

Apply now!