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Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

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Macmillan Cancer Support has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer.

Portfolio

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companies


Portfolio companies

Lucida Medical

Lucida Medical

Lucida Medical develops artificial intelligence software to accelerate and improve cancer diagnostics from MRI scans.

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Dxcover

Dxcover develops multiomic spectral analysis technology for early cancer detection.

Oxford Cancer Analytics

Oxford Cancer Analytics

Oxford Cancer Analytics develops blood tests for early cancer detection using proteomics and artificial intelligence.

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52North

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


Team

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Tanya Humphreys

Head of Impact Investments

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Felix Litzkow

Head of Impact Investments


Recent investments

£8.7M

The funding round included participation from XTX Ventures and Macmillan Cancer Support to accelerate deployment and expand diagnostics.

"Cancer imaging volumes are rising rapidly but reporting capacity is not keeping pace. Our goal is to give clinicians faster, more confident decisions while reducing unnecessary interventions for patients. With our deep focus on prostate cancer and strong clinical validation across NHS pathways, we’re showing how AI can deliver earlier and more accurate diagnoses. In the NHS, few Trusts can confirm or rule out cancer within 28 days, and some patients can wait two months or longer. Lucida Medical is ideally placed to reduce this burden, and this funding will allow us to do that faster."
— Antony Rix, Co-founder and CEO
Series A
£5.0M

Eos Advisory led the Series A round alongside new and existing backers to fund international expansion and commercialisation.

"The Dxcover technology combines deep technical innovation with machine learning to radically change the diagnostic landscape. Over the last three years they have conclusively shown the accuracy and ease of use of their diagnostic test across multiple cancer indications. This is very much aligned with Eos’ approach to investing in innovation that has the potential to impact positively in people's lives. More recently the team at Dxcover have focused on building a world class international team on both sides of the Atlantic. This funding round is very much about commercialization in both the UK and the US."
— Andrew McNeill, Managing Partner
Series A
£8.9M

The round was led by We Venture Capital and Cross-Border Impact Ventures to fund the global commercialisation of its liquid biopsy technology.

"Having developed blood-based proteomic tests for lung cancer for over two decades, I appreciate the difficulty of detecting cancers early through liquid biopsy. Convinced that OXcan’s unique approach can address this clinical need, I feel privileged to join the team. Together, our plan is to offer this novel technological approach to large markets worldwide to start a new era of early detection and improve patient outcomes."
— Heinrich Roder, Senior Vice President of Research and Development
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, CEO