CellMEAT

CellMEAT is a food technology company based in Gwangju, South Korea, that develops cultured meat and seafood alternatives using proprietary cell-based tissue formation technology. The enterprise focuses on producing alternative protein options, such as lab-grown shrimp and a product called GogiMEAT, utilizing a serum-free cell culture medium to replicate the taste and texture of traditional seafood. Operating with a workforce of 25 employees, the business generates approximately $10.5 million in revenue and is scaling its pilot production capacity to 10 kilograms per day. To support its research and commercialization efforts across Asian and United States markets, the startup has raised $33.6 million in total funding from institutional investors including Strong Ventures, Primer Sazze Partners, NAU IB Capital, and BNK Venture Capital. CellMEAT was officially founded in March 2019 by chief executive officer Giljun Park.