£800K
The funding round was backed by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund and matched by the UK Future Fund.
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Linear Diagnostics
Linear Diagnostics develops rapid point of care diagnostic platforms using linear dichroism technology.
Birmingham, UK—Founded 2011
£800KTotal raised
Linear Diagnostics is a Birmingham-based university spin-out developing high-speed diagnostic platforms for point of care testing. Its technology utilises polarised light to detect molecules and identify multiple infections rapidly.
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Tim Dafforn
Professor
Tim brings biotechnology and academic experience, having served as Chief Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Defence and founded Linear Diagnostics.
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Matt Hicks
Dr
Matt brings biotech and medtech operating experience, having founded Linear Diagnostics and Covitamind. He also managed commercialisation and intellectual property at the University of Northampton.