# Loopworm

Silkworm/BSF protein & lipids — up to 80% lower biologics production cost.


Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/loopworm/
Updated: 2026-07-06

- Country: India

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding | $6.65 million total funding raised over 4 rounds, including a $3.25 million Pre-Series A round in 2025 (2025-09-17) | https://biospectrumindia.com/features/20/28157/startup-of-the-day-11-loopworm.html, https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/aquaculture/in-india-loopworm-sees-silkworms-as-the-future-for-sustainable-insect-feed-production |
| Capacity | 6,000 tonnes annually (2026-01-29) | https://agfundernews.com/worms-to-wealth-loopworm-scales-up-insect-protein-plant-plans-recombinant-proteins-from-silkworms, https://thefishsite.com/articles/silkworm-biotech-startup-lands-3-25m, https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/aquaculture/in-india-loopworm-sees-silkworms-as-the-future-for-sustainable-insect-feed-production |
| Certification | ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP+, and EU TRACES certified (2026-05-11) | https://biospectrumindia.com/features/20/28157/startup-of-the-day-11-loopworm.html, https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/insect-farming-start-up-loopworm-raises-325-m-in-pre-series-a-round/article69758782.ece |
| Regulatory approval | Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) of India approval for direct use of products as aquaculture feed additives (2025-09-24) | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/regulatory-nod-to-help-loopworm-expand-market-for-its-insect-feed/article70087610.ece |
| Production site | Bengaluru, India (2026-01-29) | https://thefishsite.com/articles/silkworm-biotech-startup-lands-3-25m, https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/aquaculture/in-india-loopworm-sees-silkworms-as-the-future-for-sustainable-insect-feed-production |
| Headcount | 35 to 60+ employees (2026-04-01) | https://biospectrumindia.com/features/20/28157/startup-of-the-day-11-loopworm.html |
| Revenue | ₹4.9 crore for FY25 (2025-03-31) | https://inc42.com/company/loopworm/financials/ |

Independent sources: agfundernews.com, biospectrumindia.com, inc42.com, seafoodsource.com, thefishsite.com, thehindubusinessline.com

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