Investment Management - Los Angeles, California, United States
Entopian Capital invests in innovative early stage startups with exponential growth potential in the Insects as Feed & Food industry. We are exclusively focused on the insect vertical, including all facets of insects for use in human and pet food, aquaculture and livestock feed, waste management and nutrient upcycling, and various insect-derived by-products. Entopian was created based on the belief that a more sustainable, transparent food system is necessary, and that insects are a solution to a wide variety of problems. TEAMThe Entopian team is purpose-built for development and investment with a thematic focus rooted in both western consumer trends and emerging market expansion. We support our portfolio companies through unrivaled in-house sector expertise and resources including supply chain logistics, product, brand, and media creation, and proprietary research & development. Our core executive team is at the epicenter of the rapidly expanding edible insects space, with an unparalleled network and in-depth experience. The insect category is being built by an internationally diverse spectrum of highly capable startup founders, and we understand and reflect that diversity within our team and our investments. Entopian is led by driven entrepreneurs who are also renown authorities in the field of entomophagy. Our extended team is a veritable who's who of the most knowledgeable insect research scientists, ag-tech consultants, and battle tested entopreneurs.Globally connected, uniquely accomplished, and passionate about all aspects of insect usability, we are perfectly positioned to discover and develop what's next in this exciting and evolutionary market.