How much funding has Standing Ovation raised?

Standing Ovation has raised $52.9M in total funding, most recently a Venture Round.

When was Standing Ovation founded?

Standing Ovation was founded in 2020.

Where is Standing Ovation headquartered?

Standing Ovation is headquartered in Paris, France.

What industry is Standing Ovation in?

Standing Ovation operates in Climate Tech, Food Tech.

How many employees does Standing Ovation have?

Standing Ovation has 11-50 employees.

Standing Ovation

Protein science inspired by nature

Paris, France · Founded 2020 · $52.9M raised

Climate Tech

Food Tech

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

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 round in Mar 2026.