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Cancer Research Horizons

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Innovation arm of Cancer Research UK commercialising scientific discoveries.

Portfolio

2

companies

Investment by month

By category

  • HealthTech£69.5M
  • AI/ML£4.7M

By location

  • Edinburgh£69.5M
  • Cambridge£4.7M

Portfolio companies

5

52North

52North develops diagnostic tools and digital platforms to transform urgent care pathways in oncology.

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Trogenix

Developer of Trojan horse cancer therapies targeting aggressive solid tumours.


Team

Phil Masterson

Phil Masterson

Associate Director of Ventures

Phil brings ventures, business development, and scientific experience from Cancer Research Horizons, Cancer Research UK, and KuDOS Pharmaceuticals.

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Iain Foulkes

Chief Executive Officer


Recent investments

Series A
€80.0M

The financing round was led by IQ Capital to accelerate clinical trials for glioblastoma and other solid tumours.

"This significant investment accelerates our lead programme in glioblastoma and follow-on programme in colorectal cancer liver metastases through the clinic, advances our pipeline in liver and lung cancers, and further enhances our Odysseus platform. We are honoured to have the support of existing and new investors who share our mission to deliver breakthrough treatments and pursue cures for the thousands of patients and families facing devastating diagnoses each year."
— Ken Macnamara, Chief Executive Officer
Other
£4.7M

The funding round was co-led by KHP Ventures and Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Co.

"This round represents a significant leap forward for 52North. With support from both UK and US healthcare leaders, we can expand our product pipeline working with major strategic partners and appropriately leverage the latest tools including AI to reshape urgent care pathways for patients worldwide. The commitment from both KHP Ventures and Cedars-Sinai exemplifies the belief in our vision and the value of our solutions."
— Umaima Ahmad