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{{PAGENAME}} is a ~~COUNTRY~~-based startup ~~developing TECHNOLOGY for APPLICATION~~.

{{PAGENAME}} is a Singapore-based startup producing chitosan and melanin from black soldier flies.

==Technology==

~~Describe the underlying science~~ and ~~technology of the startup here~~. ~~Ideally~~, ~~it should provide a layman introduction~~ of ~~any key differentiators and~~/~~or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by the startup~~.

Insectta owns a proprietary single extraction process that transforms black soldier flies (Hermetia ''illucens'') into chitosan and melanin, which can be used in skincare applications. Using [[Circular economy|circularly produced]] black solider flies, the production of these bio-materials are more sustainable than industry counterparts<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Tech |url=https://www.insectta.com/our-tech |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=insectta |language=en}}</ref>.

~~==Traction==~~

~~List notable customers or partnerships here~~. ~~Awards should not be listed here, but under "Accolades" instead~~

==~~Accolades~~==

~~List awards received by the startup here~~.

==Funding==

~~Describe~~ the startup's funding ~~history here~~. ~~Include investors~~ in the ~~table below~~.{{Startup/Funding history}}

In 2023, the startup raised $1.4 million in a funding round led by the [[Trendlines Group]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Insectta raises S$1.4 million to scale its biomaterial extraction from insects |url=https://www.trendlines.com/news/insectta-raises-s1-4-million-to-scale-its-biomaterial-extraction-from-insects/ |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=The Trendlines Group |language=en-US}}</ref>. Their seed funding round in 2020 was also led by the Trendlines Group<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.insectta.com/our-history |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=insectta |language=en}}</ref>.{{Startup/Funding history}}

== See also ==

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-{{PAGENAME}} is a COUNTRY-based startup developing TECHNOLOGY for APPLICATION.
+{{PAGENAME}} is a Singapore-based startup producing chitosan and melanin from black soldier flies.
 ==Technology==
-Describe the underlying science and technology of the startup here. Ideally, it should provide a layman introduction of any key differentiators and/or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by the startup.
+Insectta owns a proprietary single extraction process that transforms black soldier flies (Hermetia ''illucens'') into chitosan and melanin, which can be used in skincare applications. Using [[Circular economy|circularly produced]] black solider flies, the production of these bio-materials are more sustainable than industry counterparts<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Tech |url=https://www.insectta.com/our-tech |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=insectta |language=en}}</ref>.
-==Traction==
-List notable customers or partnerships here. Awards should not be listed here, but under "Accolades" instead
-==Accolades==
-List awards received by the startup here.
 ==Funding==
-Describe the startup's funding history here. Include investors in the table below.{{Startup/Funding history}}
+In 2023, the startup raised $1.4 million in a funding round led by the [[Trendlines Group]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Insectta raises S$1.4 million to scale its biomaterial extraction from insects |url=https://www.trendlines.com/news/insectta-raises-s1-4-million-to-scale-its-biomaterial-extraction-from-insects/ |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=The Trendlines Group |language=en-US}}</ref>. Their seed funding round in 2020 was also led by the Trendlines Group<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.insectta.com/our-history |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=insectta |language=en}}</ref>.{{Startup/Funding history}}
 == See also ==