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A biotechnology company that uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products, accessible to everyone
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.
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
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Feb 2026 | $8M | — | Bpifrance | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Feb 2026 | $30M | $120M | Founders Future · Blast. Club · Sparkfood · Alven | ↗ |
Growth signals
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.
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Seed8 investors entered at this stage
Founders Future
High Flyers Capital
AFI Ventures
Kima Ventures
Picus Capital
Sofinnova Partners
Sparkfood
CAPTECH Santé Nutrition
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
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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