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Tensive

Milan, IT · Founded 2012 · 31 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Tensive is a clinical-stage medical device company developing REGENERA™/SOFTAG™ resorbable biopolymer scaffolds for natural breast reconstruction and tissue marking following lumpectomy. It serves breast cancer patients and surgeons, working in the advanced biomaterials and medical device field.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

SKSanjay Kakkar
Sanjay KakkarChief Executive OfficerSanjay Kakkar is a physician and biotech executive with over 25 years of experience leading therapeutic and medical device companies across the US, Europe, and Asia, with expertise in cardiovascular disease, metabolism, neurodegeneration, and tissue engineering. He holds an MD from King's College London, an MPH from Harvard, and a postgraduate degree in preventive cardiology from Imperial College London.

Investors · 3

European Investment BankreportedLuxembourg

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Panakès Partners SGRlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2025

    Panakès Partners SGR (lead)

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2 people who came through Tensive went on to found or lead other companies.

Sanjay KakkarChief Executive OfficerFounded PeptilogicsAlessia ZanelliMembro del consiglio di amministrazioneFounded CellPly

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In the news

Breast implant alternative startup Tensive receives €20 million EIB loan to advance REGENERAeu-startups.com · Sep 2026Tensive raises €14,000,000 Series A Financing Round led by Panakès Partners SGR to transform breast reconstruction following lumpectomy. Appoints Sanjay Kakkar as Chief Executive Officer | Tensivetensive.com · Jan 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Tensive do?
Tensive is a clinical-stage medical device company developing REGENERA™/SOFTAG™ resorbable biopolymer scaffolds for natural breast reconstruction and tissue marking following lumpectomy. It serves breast cancer patients and surgeons, working in the advanced biomaterials and medical device field.
Who are Tensive's investors?
Tensive's investors include CDP Venture Capital, European Investment Bank.
Where is Tensive headquartered?
Tensive is headquartered in Milan, IT.