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Beta Bugs

Beta Bugs

Private
RoslinHealthcare & Life Scienceshttps://betabugs.uk

Last Round

VC Round

Aug 17, 2026

Est. Valuation

$6.95M

Total Funding Raised

$4.04M

Momentum

Top 10%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Beta Bugs operates in Healthcare & Life Sciences and is based in Roslin. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in August 2026.

Beta Bugs is a biotechnology company that develops and distributes genetically improved breeds of Black Soldier Fly for the insect farming industry.

Sector

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Verticals

Biotechnology, Circular Economy

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Beta Bugs Comparables

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Beta Bugs Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundAug 17, 2026
VC RoundMar 6, 2025
GrantMay 1, 2024
VC RoundOct 17, 2023
SeedFeb 23, 2021
Grant
Feb 23, 2021
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Alan Tinch

CEO

Executive Team

Thomas Farrugia

CEO

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Beta Bugs Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Beta Bugs investors
InvestorRounds
Innovate UKGrant
European Innovation Council FundGrant
Deep Science VenturesSeed
UKRI Innovate UKVC Round, Grant
Climate CapitalVC Round
The TRICAPITAL SyndicateVC Round
Beeches GroupVC Round
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Market signals

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  • Aug 17, 2026

    $1.08M round led by The TRICAPITAL Syndicate.

  • Jun 19, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 322% to 7.4K.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • receives_financingAug 13, 2026

    Beta Bugs Ltd. receives $1.08M in a new funding round from existing investors in the United Kingdom on Aug 13th '26 to support milestones toward first sales of Hiper-Fly in early 2027.

  • partners_withAug 10, 2026

    On Aug 10th '26, Beta Bugs Ltd. and FreezeM Cryogenics Ltd. partner to bring high-performance Black Soldier Fly genetics to commercial producers across Europe, with plans to establish a HiPer-Fly(R) breeding population at FreezeM Cryogenics Ltd.'s Germany facility and conduct controlled and commercial trials in H2 '26.

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Beta Bugs Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beta Bugs's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Beta Bugs a public or private company?

Beta Bugs is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Beta Bugs?

Beta Bugs is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Beta Bugs's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Beta Bugs worth (valuation)?

Beta Bugs's valuation is estimated at $7.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Beta Bugs stock?

Beta Bugs shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Beta Bugs's last funding round?

Beta Bugs's most recent funding round was VC Round on August 17, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Beta Bugs?

Key investors in Beta Bugs include Deep Science Ventures, The TRICAPITAL Syndicate.

Will Beta Bugs IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Beta Bugs.

How can I track Beta Bugs secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Beta Bugs's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersRoslin
Employee Range12
Year Founded2017
Last FundingAug 17, 2026

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