
CanSense is a diagnostic company focused on early detection of bowel (colorectal) cancer through a non-invasive, cost-effective, and scalable blood test. Their technology combines laser spectroscopy with AI-driven data analytics to deliver a single streamlined liquid biopsy that detects cancer and pre-cancerous polyps early, reducing the need for invasive colonoscopies. The test aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and support pharmaceutical clinical trials. CanSense operates with a team of scientists, clinicians, and business experts, leveraging cutting-edge innovation to address a global health challenge with significant market potential in colorectal cancer diagnostics.

CanSense is a diagnostic company focused on early detection of bowel (colorectal) cancer through a non-invasive, cost-effective, and scalable blood test. Their technology combines laser spectroscopy with AI-driven data analytics to deliver a single streamlined liquid biopsy that detects cancer and pre-cancerous polyps early, reducing the need for invasive colonoscopies. The test aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and support pharmaceutical clinical trials. CanSense operates with a team of scientists, clinicians, and business experts, leveraging cutting-edge innovation to address a global health challenge with significant market potential in colorectal cancer diagnostics.
Product: Non-invasive blood diagnostic for early detection of colorectal (bowel) cancer
Tech: Laser spectroscopy combined with AI-driven analytics
Headquarters: Swansea, United Kingdom
Founded: 2018
Funding: Seed-stage; total disclosed ≈ 3.14M USD
Early cancer detection (notably colorectal/bowel cancer) using liquid biopsy diagnostics.
2018
Biotechnology
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“Development Bank of Wales; Mercia Fund Managers; Nonacus”