Building the future of a circular food system

Oregon, United States

Seller is a project developer of insect agriculture projects. They are designed with a triple value proposition: 1) insects consumer food waste diverted from landfills, 2) insects are harvested as a sustainable feed for chickens, fish, and wild birds, 2) insect manure is harvested as an organic, biodiverse fertilizer to restore soil health. Seller operates a BSFL innovation center and is currently scaling into its first commercial facility located in a 50,000sqft building on 9 acres owned by Seller.

STEWARDSHIP PATH

Community Impact, Protect Employees & Culture, Patient Capital / Long-Term Capital, Impact-Led Growth, Ownership Access & Wealth Redistribution, Mission Continuity, Longterm Steward Ownership, Strategic Growth & Expansion, Local Ownership & Continuity, Founder Liquidity

BUSINESS VALUES

Regenerative Practices, Biodiversity & Nature Positive, Local / Place-Based Commitment, Living Wage Practices, Ethical Supply Chain, Customer Stewardship, Accessibility, Responsible Growth, Climate Action, Environmental Sustainability, Circularity / Waste Reduction, Community Wealth Building, Employee Wellbeing, Equity & Inclusion Commitments, Transparency & Accountability, Impact Measurement

OWNERSHIP IDENTITY

Veteran-Owned

CERTIFICATIONS

USDA Organic

MORE DETAILS

Asking Price:$15,000,000

Employee Range:10

Revenue:$1,268,000

EBITDA:$0

Origin & Purpose:Mission: Restore biodiversity to agriculture, soil, and planet earth for a more sustainable, resilient, and secure food system. Founded in 2012 after founder's background in sustainability and natural resource management. They identified the need to restore insects into the broader landscape of food and agriculture as catalytic to greater symbiosis with nature-based systems, and the restoration of biodiversity on Planet Earth.

Our Culture & People:We are located in a rural economic opportunity zone, providing career pathways for underserved communities. We have run internship programs with Unidos, ODEQ, and local economic development groups. One of our core values is Bold Leadership which we have defined: We fearlessly embark on uncharted paths, embracing risks and nurturing innovation. Collaborating in harmony, we rise above challenges with resilience. Through laughter and fun, we spark creativity. Our unwavering courage and adaptability inspire and empower others to soar beyond limits, making the impossible, possible.

Our Hope & Vision:Our core values are: 1) Bold Leadership: We fearlessly embark on uncharted paths, embracing risks and nurturing innovation. Collaborating in harmony, we rise above challenges with resilience. Through laughter and fun, we spark creativity. Our unwavering courage and adaptability inspire and empower others to soar beyond limits, making the impossible, possible. 2) Cultivate Health: We embrace health, nurturing well-being for individuals, animals, and our interconnected planet. With a focus on compassionate care and a holistic approach, we strive to create a thriving world where human health, vitality, diversity, and harmony flourish alongside the well-being of all beings and the Earth. 3) Build Resilience: We embody resilience, maintaining a positive outlook and a solution-oriented mindset.

What We Seek in a Steward:We are open to various structures and prioritize a mission-aligned steward that values environmental and community benefits alongside financial profits.