Flying Spark

Fruit Fly Larvae-derived Protein

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Public Rehovot, Israel Founded 2015
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$10.5M
Last: 2023-02
Stage
Public
Founded
2015
Headcount
22
HQ
Rehovot, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

Flying Spark has developed a technology to produce animal protein out of fruit fly larvae, enabling new ways of incorporating larvae protein into high-value food products for human consumption on an industrial scale. The company's protein powder is cholesterol-free and rich in iron, calcium, and magnesium. It also has a high essential amino acid profile, high bioavailability, and low glycemic index.

Flying Spark's technology combines the farming and processing of the larvae, creating an efficient biological factory that can transform a low-cost proprietary diet into high-quality protein powders. The larvae have an extremely short lifecycle and rapid growth, making them an affordable source of animal protein. In addition, the process utilizes virtually no water or land and produces neither waste nor greenhouse gas emissions.

Funding history · 7 rounds · $10.5M total

2023-02
Undisclosed
2022-04
2019-10
2017-09
Grant $20K
2017-05
2016-06

Q&A

What is Flying Spark's core technology?
Flying Spark has developed technology to produce animal protein from fruit fly larvae, which can be incorporated into high-value food products for human consumption on an industrial scale. The protein powder is cholesterol-free and rich in iron, calcium, and magnesium.
When was Flying Spark founded?
Flying Spark was founded in May 2015.
What is Flying Spark's employee count?
Flying Spark has between 11-50 employees.
What is the total amount of funding Flying Spark has raised?
Flying Spark has raised a total of $10,470,000.
Which investor participated in Flying Spark's February 2023 funding round?
Thai Union Group participated in Flying Spark's funding round in February 2023.
Which investor participated in Flying Spark's April 2022 funding round?
Intempo Ventures participated in Flying Spark's funding round in April 2022.
What is Flying Spark's current market capitalization?
Flying Spark's market capitalization is $2,971,121.
Where is Flying Spark's headquarters located?
Flying Spark's headquarters is located in Rehovot, Israel.

Team · 1

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechFood & Land UseSustainable ProteinsAgriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechNovel Food & Ingredients
Technologies
Biologicals
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodLivestock
Business model
B2BB2C

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