ByBug
Agent42Agent Readiness: 42/100. Above median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Trust63Data Trust: 63/100. Above median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 61.Biotechnology startup using genetically engineered insects to convert organic waste into high-value recombinant proteins.
About
ByBug is a Chilean biotechnology startup that utilizes genetically engineered black soldier flies to biomanufacture recombinant proteins and other sustainable bioproducts from agricultural byproducts and organic waste. Their technology, ByBug Synthetics, offers a more cost-effective and scalable alternative to traditional cell culture systems, with applications in animal health, nutrition, and industrial enzymes.
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Key facts
- Website
- bybug.io
- Headquarters
- Tulsa, United States
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 20
- Total funding
- $2M (Equity Crowdfunding)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Equity Crowdfunding | $348K | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Seed | $1M | |
| 1 Mar 2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | $19K | |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Seed | $200K |
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- jQuery, Bootstrap
- SEO
- Yoast SEO
- CMS / Builders
- WordPress
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
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Frequently asked
Is ByBug trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for ByBug is 63 out of 100, a generally safe rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has ByBug raised?
ByBug has raised a total of $2M in funding. The most recent round on record is Equity Crowdfunding.
How many employees does ByBug have?
ByBug has approximately 20 people on record.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for ByBug
