Standing Ovation
Protein science inspired by nature
Paris, France · Founded 2020 · $52.9M raised
- Headquarters
- Paris
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2020
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- standing-ovation.co
- Total Funding
- $52.9M
- Last Round
- $34.2M Venture RoundMar 2026
- Rounds
- 2
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About
Standing Ovation is a Paris-based precision fermentation company founded in 2020 by Romain Chayot and Frederic Paques. The company has developed Advanced Casein™, a patented casein protein produced by fermentation using acid whey as a carbon source, offering the same nutritional and functional properties as animal-derived casein with 74% lower CO₂ emissions, 99% less land use, and 68% less water consumption. Standing Ovation has partnered with major food companies including Bel Group and Danone Ventures, and raised a €30 million Series B in March 2026 to commercialize its proteins in North America. The company holds French Tech 2030 status and is backed by Bpifrance and Crédit Mutuel Innovation.
Summary
Standing Ovation is a Climate Tech company based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. It has raised $52.9M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $34.2M Venture Round in Mar 2026.
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Funding History
Mar 2026
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Funding: Series A through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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