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February 24, 2025

Insect protein startup Ÿnsect files for insolvency

The move will enable the embattled French startup to sell for parts

French insect protein startup Ÿnsect has filed for insolvency as it prepares to sell off parts of the business, confirming previous Sifted reporting.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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