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Bon Vivant

A French biotechnology company that uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products, accessible to everyone.
2021
Nov-50
11-50
Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Innovation

Industry Problem

The dairy sector needs proteins that retain dairy functionality while reducing climate, land and water impacts.

R&D Focus

Precision-fermented whey proteins and dairy ingredient formulation.

Innovative Solution

Bon Vivant uses yeast fermentation to produce dairy proteins that can be added to food formulations without raising cows.

Solution Effectiveness

The company’s lifecycle assessment reports 72% lower greenhouse-gas emissions, 81% less drinking water and 99% less arable land than conventional dairy-protein production.

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Non-equity Assistance

Total Funding Amount

21.92M

Last Funding Date

11-06-2024

Startup Stage

Seed

Lead Investors

Sofinnova Partners, Exceptional Ventures, Kima Ventures, Picus Capital, AFI Ventures

About

A French biotechnology startup founded by Helène Briand, and Stephane Mac Millan that leverages precision fermentation technology to develop plant-based milk using yeast to create non-dairy alternatives that are similar in texture and taste to its counterparts.

Products

Product

Precision-fermented dairy proteins intended for food and beverage manufacturers.

Demo Product or Complete Product?

B2B ingredient development and industrial scale-up stage.

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