Since 2014
Creation of Nextalim!
NextAlim was one of the precursors of the insect sector thanks to its expertise in the production of proteins from larvae of the Hermetia Illucens fly, or Black Soldier Fly.
From 2015 to 2018
Nextalim is growing and raising €7M in funding, which allows them to open their first 4500m2 production site in Poitiers in 2018.
June 2021
Sébastien Couasnet embarks on a new adventure and founds la Compagnie des Insectes ! 🎉
“By founding La Compagnie des Insectes in 2021, my objective was to participate in the changes in our food system imposed by ecological challenges. Inspired by the incredible potential of insect farming, especially the black soldier fly, I saw an opportunity to transform organic waste and agricultural by-products into valuable resources. It was also an opportunity to make use of the experience acquired in agricultural industry and biotechnologies. This initiative is the result of my conviction that innovation and respect for the environment must guide the future of our food and are great sources of growth.”
Sebastien, founder and president of la Compagnie des Insectes
May 2022
La Compagnie des Insectes acquires Nextalim ! 🎉
La Compagnie des Insectes acquires Nextalim and in particular its know-how on the reproduction of black soldier flies, in order to acquire the upper part of the insect value chain. Nextalim brings expertise in genetics and large-scale reproduction, having developed this know-how since 2014, as well as an equipped R&D test laboratory and a 4000m² industrial facility in Poitiers dedicated to the production of black soldier fly eggs.
September 2022
Launch of the business partnership model!
La Compagnie des Insectes has unveiled its sector model, designed to valorize organic waste into animal proteins through the breeding of black soldier fly larvae. This turnkey model allows anyone to be supported in the creation of a bioconversion unit and to ensure the commercial outlets for their finished products. The objective of the model is to enable the partners of la Compagnie des Insectes to focus fully on breeding, while we take care of the rest.
February 2023
We are proud to announce that la Compagnie des Insectes is the France 2030 winner for its sustainable insect production model. 🚀 🐛 🌎
This innovative project combines farmers, manufacturers and local cooperatives to meet the major challenges associated with sustainable food. By encouraging the development of insect production on Breton territory, France 2030 gives the opportunity to la Compagnie des Insectes to contribute to the reindustrialization of France and the creation of new local jobs!
July 2023
La Compagnie des Insectes acquire Protifly! 🎉
The acquisition of Protifly marks a new stage in our expansion, and consolidates our positioning as a precursor in the insect breeding sector on a second technological key link, this time breeding (or bioconversion by insects). It also strengthens our ability to respond to the projects of our partners and more generally to the food needs of tomorrow.
Today
Today, la Compagnie des Insectes masters the entire breeding process of the black soldier fly, designs and develops insect production projects, in France and internationally. Our mission is to transform organic matter into real opportunities and to meet the growing demand for proteins that we know today and that we anticipate for tomorrow.
Our Management Team
Guided by a common objective of developing a virtuous company with a strong impact on food and the environment rooted in the territories, we constitute an experienced operational team with diversified profiles.
Sébastien Couasnet
President and CEO
Former founder and CEO of Elephant Vert.
Stéphane Racowski
Deputy General Manager
Former Project Director at Oliver Wyman.
Michel Houe
Financial director
Former CFO at Fujifilm.
Grégory Louis
Commercial director
Former co-founder and CEO of Entomo Farm & Jungle Feed.
Cynthia Lachens
Director of Operations
Former CEO Einhell France.
Maxime Baptistant
Technical director
Former Protifly founder and CEO.