# Pensées

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pensees-2

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.pensees.co.kr/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in South Korea, Pensées Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable cultivated meat products using advanced 3D bioprinting technology to meet the growing demand for ethical food sources.Pensées Inc. operates in the biotechnology sector, specializing in cultivated meat production. Founded in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, the company has successfully completed three funding rounds. The latest, a Series A round in December 2025, raised KRW 6.5 billion, led by Enlight Ventures along with other notable investors. Sung-jun Lee, the CEO and founder, has previously established an extensive background in the industry.Pensées Inc. specializes in the production of cultivated meat, leveraging patented 3D bioprinting technology to create sustainable meat products from animal cells. Their core offerings aim to address the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food sources, providing consumers with an alternative to traditional meat that reduces the ecological impact associated with livestock farming. The cultivated meat produced by Pensées is designed for a variety of culinary applications, appealing to chefs, restaurants, and health-conscious consumers who prioritize sustainability and taste.Pensées Inc. generates revenue through direct sales of its cultivated meat products, potentially engaging in partnerships with retailers and food service companies to expand its distribution network. The company may adopt a business-to-business (B2B) model, supplying restaurants and food manufacturers with its innovative meat solutions. Specific pricing plans for the products have not been disclosed, but the firm’s flagship offerings likely command premium pricing reflective of their advanced technology and sustainable production methods.In December 2025, Pensées Inc. raised KRW 6.5 billion in Series A funding, which will support the launch of new cultivated meat products. The company is targeting expansion into urban markets with a strong demand for sustainable food technologies, leveraging recent funding to enhance product development and distribution efforts. The strategic focus includes capitalizing on the increasing consumer interest in ethically produced food alternatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 29, 2025, $4.5M — NH Bank, BA Partners, NICE Investment Partners, Enlight Ventures, Cyrus Venture Investment, Xquared

## Investors

- NH Bank — Series A
- BA Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ba-partners) — Series A
- NICE Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nice-investment-partners) — Series A
- Enlight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enlight-ventures) — Series A
- Cyrus Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyrus-venture-investment) — Series A
- Xquared (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xquared) — Series A