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Standing Ovation
A science to creating an animal-free, planet-friendly, vegan cheese that is still as dairy as the real thing
About Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation is a pioneering startup operating in the food technology sector, specifically focusing on sustainable dairy alternatives. The company has developed a unique process to produce animal-free dairy cheese, catering to the increasing demand for plant-based and vegan products.
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The company's innovative approach combines traditional cheese-making techniques with modern biotechnology. It has found a way to manufacture caseins, the proteins that give cheese its distinctive taste and texture, through fermentation. This process involves generating protein-producing microbes and feeding them with plant-based sugars, similar to how a brewery operates. The proteins are then recovered, purified, and mixed with plant-based or mineral ingredients to create a product that mimics the taste and texture of traditional cheese.
Standing Ovation's business model is centered around sustainability and innovation. It operates in the rapidly growing market of plant-based foods, serving customers who are seeking more sustainable and animal-friendly alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company generates revenue by selling its animal-free dairy cheese to consumers who are increasingly conscious about the environmental impact of their food choices.
In summary, Standing Ovation is a food tech startup that has successfully combined science and traditional cheese-making to create a sustainable, animal-free dairy cheese. It operates in a growing market, serving environmentally-conscious consumers, and generates revenue through the sale of its innovative product.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Employees
- 60
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 86.7/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech, Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Dairy Substitute, Fermentation, Climate Tech, Agritech and Foodtech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Mar 2026 | $5.5M | — | Bpifrance | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Mar 2026 | $28M | $110M | Angelor · Seventure Partners · Good Startup · Crédit Mutuel Innovation | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Standing Ovation is 4.2K monthly website visits, up 27.3% over the last three months. Standing Ovation's team grew 22.4% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A11 investors entered at this stage
Astanor Ventures
Big Idea Ventures
PeakBridge
Seventure Partners
Good Startup
Angelor
Crédit Mutuel Innovation
Danone Manifesto Ventures
Bel Group
Noshaq
Newtree Impact
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Carbon Equity
Unreasonable Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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