
contextflow is an Austrian startup specializing in AI-powered computer-aided detection software for chest CT scans, primarily targeting radiologists, PACS systems, and pharmaceutical companies. Their flagship product, ADVANCE Chest CT, integrates directly into native PACS viewers to provide comprehensive detection, quantification, and tracking of lung nodules, as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis of lung tissue for diseases such as lung cancer, ILD, and COPD. The software enhances radiologists' workflow by reducing false positives, enabling faster and higher quality reporting, and supporting clinical decision-making with transparent AI insights and reference cases. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Medical University of Vienna and supported by European research projects and technical universities, contextflow has received multiple awards and is expanding its international presence with partnerships across Europe. Their business model is primarily SaaS, serving healthcare providers and institutions with a scalable AI backbone integrated into clinical workflows.

contextflow is an Austrian startup specializing in AI-powered computer-aided detection software for chest CT scans, primarily targeting radiologists, PACS systems, and pharmaceutical companies. Their flagship product, ADVANCE Chest CT, integrates directly into native PACS viewers to provide comprehensive detection, quantification, and tracking of lung nodules, as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis of lung tissue for diseases such as lung cancer, ILD, and COPD. The software enhances radiologists' workflow by reducing false positives, enabling faster and higher quality reporting, and supporting clinical decision-making with transparent AI insights and reference cases. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Medical University of Vienna and supported by European research projects and technical universities, contextflow has received multiple awards and is expanding its international presence with partnerships across Europe. Their business model is primarily SaaS, serving healthcare providers and institutions with a scalable AI backbone integrated into clinical workflows.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
Core product: ADVANCE Chest CT (CE marked)
Employees: 38–40
Business model: SaaS for healthcare providers
Medical imaging / radiology workflow augmentation for chest CT interpretation
2016
Medtech / Health AI
EUR 6.7 million
Series A completed in two closings; second closing included Peak Pride Management GmbH, HPH Start-up Unit and follow-on participation from APEX Ventures.
mid-seven figures (EUR, initial closing)
Initial mid-seven-figure closing with participation from APEX Ventures, Crista Galli Ventures, IST cube, Nina Capital and Novacapital.
“Includes participation from APEX Ventures, B&C Innovation Investments (BCII), Crista Galli Ventures, IST cube, Nina Capital, Novacapital, Peak Pride Management GmbH and HPH Start-up Unit; Series A total reported as EUR 6.7M.”