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§ Private Profile · Les Auvergnes, Rhone-Alpes, France
Insect protein producer creating Tenebrio molitor mealworm protein for animal feed and pet food, using a circular farming model.
Invers produces insect proteins, primarily from Tenebrio molitor mealworms, for animal and pet food, based in Saint-Ignat, France. The company operates a circular supply chain, providing micro-larvae from its central hatchery to partner farmers for fattening, then processing the harvest through cooperatives for local distribution. Invers raised €15 million in 2022 and its hatchery supports 25 farming operations, with products sold in 500 specialized stores across France. Key investors include IDIA Capital Investissement, Agri Impact, Limagrain, Oxyane, and Eurea, while its products reach customers through retailers like Gamm Vert and Botanic. Founded in 2016 by Sébastien Crépieux and Stéphanie Cailloux, Invers aims to establish regional insect protein supply chains. Its business model centers on circular supply chain funded by equity investments and fundraising, they provide inputs to farmers, process production, and sell via cooperatives and retail networks.
Invers has raised $14.5M across 1 funding round.
Invers has raised $14.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Invers has raised $14.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $14.5M Series A in September 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | $14.5M Series A | Citizen Capital, Fondation Avril, Idia Capital Investissement | — | Announced |
Invers has raised $14.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Invers's investors include Citizen Capital, Fondation Avril, IDIA Capital Investissement.