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OXcan raises ยฃ9m Series A led by We Venture Capital and Cross-Border Impact Ventures to revolutionise early lung cancer detection

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OXcan
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Dr. Peter Jianrui Liu; Dr. Andreas Halner
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ยฃ9m
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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oxcan.org
Jan 9, 2025

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Oxford Cancer Analytics (OXcan), an Oxford-based medtech company, has raised ยฃ9m in a Series A round led by We Venture Capital and Cross-Border Impact Ventures. Founded by Dr. Peter Jianrui Liu and Dr. Andreas Halner, OXcan is developing advanced proteomics and AI-powered liquid biopsy blood tests to enable early detection of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide.

The funding will support OXcanโ€™s global deployment of its minimally invasive, cost-effective blood tests, leveraging a diverse biobank and partnerships with over 20 healthcare centres across three continents. OXcanโ€™s tests aim to improve patient outcomes by detecting cancer at earlier stages, enabling curative treatments and reducing healthcare burdens.

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