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Ovation

500 Global

Founded 2017 · 62 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Ovation UP provides reporting and analytics software designed for multi-unit restaurants to identify operational areas needing improvement across locations. The platform offers menu-level analytics, custom dashboards, and guest profiles accessible on desktop and mobile devices.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTravel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

Ovation was founded in 2017 by Zack Oates.

ZOZack Oates
Zack OatesinFounder & CEOZack Oates is a founder who previously worked in the restaurant industry at Friendly's before starting Ovation, a guest experience management platform for restaurants that uses surveys and AI-driven analytics.
SWScott Weinert
Scott WeinertinAdvisorCo-founder at Atomic
SWSeth Weinert
Seth WeinertinCo-Founder, AdvisorSeth Weinert held sales leadership roles in SaaS and at Strive Compounding Pharmacy, where he led Account Executives teams. He is co-founder of Ovation UP, which provides reporting and analytics software for multi-unit restaurant operators.

Investors · 8

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Branded Strategic HospitalityNew Yorkvia Jimmy Frischling · inferred
Monta Vista CapitalMountain View
TIA VenturesNew York City
OneValleyreportedSan Mateo
York IEreportedManchester

Also in the syndicate · 2

Summit CapitalTenzing Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Fastcasual35 shared keywordsThis page is a product showcase curated by Fast Casual magazine, not a company website. It lists point-of-sale hardware, guest feedback systems, and operational tools for restaurants and food service businesses.

Companies competing with Ovation for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Ovation Raises $3 Million in 100% Customer-Funded Roundeinpresswire.com · Feb 2026Ovation Raises $3M in Funding from Customer-Driven Round - QSR Magazineqsrmagazine.com · Feb 2026Ovation Raises $3 Million in 100% Customer-Funded Round - Ovation Upovationup.com · Feb 2026Ovation Raises $4 Million to Better Help Restaurants Drive More Revenue Through Actionable Guest Feedback - Ovation Upovationup.com · Jun 2023Ovation Raises $1M in Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Ovation do?
Ovation UP provides reporting and analytics software designed for multi-unit restaurants to identify operational areas needing improvement across locations. The platform offers menu-level analytics, custom dashboards, and guest profiles accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
Who founded Ovation?
Ovation was founded by Zack Oates in 2017.
Who are Ovation's investors?
Ovation's investors include 500 Global, Branded Strategic Hospitality, Monta Vista Capital, TIA Ventures, OneValley, York IE.
How much funding has Ovation raised?
Ovation has disclosed $3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.