Kees Aarts, Founder of Protix Biosystems

About Kees Aarts

Kees Aarts is the co-founder of Protix Biosystems, a Dutch company that produces insect-based ingredients. He started the company 14 years ago with a mission to reduce reliance on animal protein, lower CO2 emissions, and restore biodiversity in marine ecosystems.

Kees Aarts at a glance

• Company: Protix Biosystems
• Total raised: $246M
• Investors: European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, BNP Paribas, Aqua Spark, Rabobank, Tyson
• Location: Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands

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