Loopworm

Loopworm

Developer of insect-based protein and biomaterial products for various industries

Founded

2019

Headquarters

Bengaluru (India)

Status

Seed

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Loopworm is an innovative Indian agri-biotechnology and biosciences company focused on transforming protein production by harnessing insects, primarily silkworms and black soldier flies, as sustainable bioresources. The company produces high-quality, nutrient-dense insect-derived proteins, oils and bioactive ingredients for multiple sectors including animal nutrition (aquaculture, poultry, pets), plant health, human wellness, cosmetics and biopharmaceuticals.

Core Products and Services

  • LoopMeal Pro (defatted silkworm protein meal), LoopMeal Omega (protein + lipid concentrate), LoopOil (silkworm oil), LoopGrub (whole dried pupae).

  • Recombinant proteins for vaccines and diagnostics; insect-derived biomolecules for plant nutrition and cosmetics.

  • Data point: R&D team of 20+ experts in entomology and biotechnology.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • B2B sales to animal feed, aquaculture, pet food, agriculture and biopharma sectors.

  • Majority revenue from animal nutrition; growth expected in biopharma and plant health.

  • Expanding manufacturing to serve domestic and global markets.

Top Clients & Partnerships

  • Diverse client base in feed and biotech industries; long-term supply and research partnerships.

  • Investors include Omnivore, Nadir Godrej, WaterBridge Ventures, Titan Capital.

  • Low client concentration risk due to sector and geography diversification.

Future Outlook & Strategic Priorities

  • Growth via recombinant protein launches, plant nutrition products and global manufacturing scale-up.

  • Focus on R&D, vertical integration, and sustainability (reflecting market trends).

  • Risks include regulatory shifts and scalability challenges.

  • Data point: Aims to be a global leader in insect biotechnology for sustainable nutrition and health.

Key People

Abhi Gawri

Ankit Alok Bagaria

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$6.65 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$3.3 Million, Seed

as of July 2, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$20.1 Million

as of May 29, 2025

Funding Multiple

3.02

as of May 29, 2025

Investors

BIRAC

and 2 more

Employee Count

25

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Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
July 2, 2025 Seed $3.3 Million--- WaterBridge, Enrission India Capital
August 19, 2022 Seed$3.4 Million$9.4 Million$73.8 K- Omnivore, WaterBridge, Titan Capital, Superb Capital

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