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We Round Up Some Recent News from Beta Bugs in our July Beta Bits Newsletter
Full Steam Ahead at Beta Bugs HQ!
Welcome to our latest edition of Beta Bits. From funding milestones to partnerships, new faces, and event highlights, it’s been all go at Beta Bugs HQ.
Below is a snapshot at what the team have been up to recently:
£2.1 Million Raised to Power the Future of Insect Genetics
We’re thrilled to have secured £2.1M in investment from existing investors Tricapital Angel Syndicate, Beeches Group and Scottish Enterprise to scale our production and push forward with our mission to provide high-performance Black Soldier Fly (BSF) genetics for a sustainable protein future
Beta Bugs Partner with MYGroup
MYGroup has entered into a joint venture with Beta Bugs to supply eggs for its Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion Insectology™ process for food waste management.
Under the joint venture, Beta Bugs will become MYGroup’s exclusive supplier of BSF eggs, with a new breeding and hatching facility to be established at the waste management company’s The Maltings site at South Milford, near Leeds.
Welcome to the Team!
Meet some of our latest recruits who are bringing fresh energy and expertise to the Beta Bugs team.
We’re excited to welcome Charlie Carter to the Beta Bugs team as our new Business Development Director.
Charlie has experience in scaling, running and optimising insect production facilities, and we’re thrilled to have him driving forward our mission to scale insect genetics.
We are also excited to welcome Scott Birse to the team as our new Head of Finance.
Scott brings a wealth of knowledge in Finance, from working in Manufacturing, Financial Services, Consultancy and the NHS. We are delighted to have him lead the financial strategy at Beta Bugs as we continue to grow.
Recent Events: Nest 1.0 and The Royal Highland Show
The Beta Bugs team have been on the road again! From NEST 1.0 to the Royal Highland Show with the UK AgriTech Centre team, we showcased Beta Bugs and connected with innovators across agri-tech, insect farmers and and sector stakeholders. The team also attended the National Waste Conference, connecting with waste processors and the waste management sector.
Upcoming Events
Proud Sponsors of BSF CON 2025
We’re thrilled to be sponsoring BSF CON 2025, the global conference dedicated to the Black Soldier Fly industry. This event brings together researchers, producers, and innovators from around the world to share insights and accelerate progress in insect farming. As a leader in insect genetics, we’re proud to support the growth of this dynamic, sustainable sector.
An event not to be missed! Click the image below for more information and to purchase tickets.
Catch us at RWM Expo
We’re exhibiting at the UK’s biggest sustainability expo on 17th-18th September 2025.
The Beta Bugs team are attending the RWM Expo, the UK’s leading event for resource management, circular economy, and sustainability professionals. Held at the NEC Birmingham, RWM brings together innovators, policymakers, and businesses tackling the future of waste, recycling, and environmental responsibility. Come visit us to learn how insect genetics is helping close the loop in organic waste management.
Beta Buzz #6 – Call for Entries
Are you advancing insect science, circular farming, or waste management innovation? We are now taking submissions for advertisers for the next issue of our insect farming publication, Beta Buzz.
If you also have an exciting story, case study or perspective on the industry that you would also like to be featured in our next issue, get in touch with Nicola nicola@betabugs.uk for consideration.
🕒Entry deadline 1st August
Thanks for reading our Beta Bits! We’re proud to grow this community of insect innovators with you. See you next quarter with more Beta Bits updates!
The Beta Bugs Team,
