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Ovation

500 Global

Mapleton, US · 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 OatesFounder & 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 WeinertAdvisorCo-founder at Atomic
SWSeth Weinert
Seth WeinertCo-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 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us

Branded Strategic Hospitalitylisted by Branded Strategic HospitalityNew Yorkvia Jimmy Frischling · inferred

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Monta Vista Capitallisted by Monta Vista CapitalMountain View

How we know: Monta Vista Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us

TIA Ventureslisted by TIA VenturesNew York City

How we know: a partner's Signal profile · ovationup.com · funding news · Not right? Tell us

York IElisted by York IEManchester

How we know: York IE's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · ovationup.com · Not right? Tell us

OneValleyreportedSan Mateo

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Summit CapitalTenzing Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7.7M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$4.7MraisedMay 2023 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Zack OatesExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$4.7M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Ovation Raises $3 Million in 100% Customer-Funded Round - Ovation Upovationup.com · Feb 2026Ovation Secures Series A Funding-Bringing Total Raised to $9 Million - Ovation Upovationup.com · Jun 2024Ovation Raises $4 Million to Better Help Restaurants Drive More Revenue Through Actionable Guest Feedback - Ovation Upovationup.com · Jun 2023Ovation Closes Seed Round of $3.2 Million - Ovation Upovationup.com · Nov 2021

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, York IE, OneValley.
How much funding has Ovation raised?
Ovation has disclosed $7.7M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Ovation headquartered?
Ovation is headquartered in Mapleton, US.