Autonomous waste management infrastructure that empowers circular economy
Notable Achievements
- Designed, prototyped and commercialised an autonomous system 1.5 years.
- Raised A$8M in Series A funding, led by Grok Ventures and Tenacious Ventures.
- Upscaling from managing 10 tonnes to 45,000 tonnes of food waste per week in 2021.
Currently Operating in One Region
Press Mentions

March 16, 2025
Maggot army aids Sydney food waste reduction efforts - Inside Local Government
Goterra is pioneering innovative waste management solutions by utilizing maggots to reduce food waste in Sydney. Their environmentally friendly approach not only aids local councils but also...
Read on Inside Local Government »March 9, 2025
Goterra founder Olympia Yarger, whose business uses maggots to turn food waste into animal feed and fertiliser, is nearing the end of a $10m capital raising
Goterra, an innovative waste management company, transforms organic waste into valuable resources using insects. The founder's vision and dedication have garnered attention, highlighting Goterra's...
Read on Australian Financial Review »
February 9, 2025
Hume's world-first maggot farm is going global | Riotact
Goterra, an innovative company, is expanding its world-first maggot farm concept globally. By utilizing insects for waste management and protein production, Goterra is leading sustainable...
Read on Riotact »
January 23, 2025
Gosnells' food waste recycling one step closer - Your Local Examiner
Goterra is advancing food waste recycling in Gosnells by developing an innovative facility that utilizes insects to process organic waste. This initiative not only promotes sustainability but also...
Read on Your Local Examiner »
November 27, 2024
Goterra's maggot 'robots' launch in Western Sydney, set to revolutionise food waste management
Climate tech startup Goterra's Maggot Robots revolutionize food waste management in Sydney's western suburbs.
Read on Startup Daily »
September 19, 2024
Top two: Agili8 and Goterra create history as joint winners of Most Innovative Startup
Agili8 and Goterra were named the joint winners of the 2024 Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards' Most Innovative Startup category.
Read on Startup Daily »More Ventures in Energy & Environment
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