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A biotechnology company that uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products, accessible to everyone

Lyon, FranceFounded 2021Food
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2026
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Verley

Bon Vivant is a pioneering startup in the food technology sector, leveraging precision fermentation to produce animal-free milk proteins. This innovative approach allows the company to recreate dairy products that are virtually identical to traditional animal-based dairy, but without the environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional dairy farming. Bon Vivant combines cow DNA with nutritional yeast, feeding the yeast with water, sugar, and nutrients to produce milk proteins. These proteins are then harvested and supplied to food industry partners who use them to create a variety of dairy products.

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The company primarily serves food manufacturers looking to offer sustainable, animal-free dairy alternatives. This includes businesses that produce cheese, yogurt, and other dairy-based products. Bon Vivant operates in the rapidly growing alternative protein market, which is driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical food options.

Bon Vivant's business model is B2B (business-to-business). They generate revenue by partnering with food manufacturers and supplying them with high-quality milk proteins. These partnerships allow food manufacturers to produce dairy products that cater to lactose-intolerant consumers and those seeking environmentally friendly options. By focusing on the protein component of milk, Bon Vivant ensures that their products maintain the essential nutrition, taste, and texture that consumers expect from dairy, without the lactose and fat.

In summary, Bon Vivant is at the forefront of a food revolution, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional dairy products. Their use of precision fermentation not only addresses the growing global demand for animal protein but also mitigates the environmental impact of conventional dairy farming.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Lyon, France
Employees
86
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
75.5/100
Sub-industry
AgriTech, Innovative Food
Sector
Food, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Spinout, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Dairy Substitute, Fermentation, Climate Tech
Technology
Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Feb 2026 $8M — Bpifrance ↗
SERIES AOther financing Feb 2026 $30M $120M Founders Future · Blast. Club · Sparkfood · Alven ↗
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Verley website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Verley is 2.5K monthly website visits, up 92.3% over the last three months. Verley's team grew 3.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.5K 3-month web change+92.3% 1-year team growth+3.6%
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Investors

18 investors on the cap table

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Seed8 investors entered at this stage

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • Exceptional Ventures
  • Blast. Club
  • Alven
  • Sofinnova Investments

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

Other known investors5 additional known investors

  • CNRS Innovation
  • EIT Food
  • French National Centre for Scientific Research - CNRS
  • PULSALYS
  • Stem Cell & Brain Research Institute
Team profiled 12 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Workforce by country
🇫🇷 France · Lyon HQ
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