
SökerData is an AI-powered platform designed to accelerate access to correlated genomic and clinical datasets, with a specific focus on under-represented groups such as women and ethnic minorities, particularly in areas like breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company aims to address data gaps and improve the inclusivity of medical research and AI training. By providing curated data that represents the diversity within populations, SökerData supports early drug discovery by enabling the visualization of biomarkers related to disease outcomes across demographics. For clinical trial sponsors, SökerData facilitates better understanding and engagement with diverse patient groups, addressing issues of trust and access highlighted by community research. The company is led by Dr. Elsa Zekeng, who has a PhD in Infectious Disease and Global Health and experience with organizations like the World Health Organisation and LEK Consulting. Rakia Finley, Co-Founder & CTO, brings expertise in AI and database architecture, with experience in digital healthcare platforms.

SökerData is an AI-powered platform designed to accelerate access to correlated genomic and clinical datasets, with a specific focus on under-represented groups such as women and ethnic minorities, particularly in areas like breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company aims to address data gaps and improve the inclusivity of medical research and AI training. By providing curated data that represents the diversity within populations, SökerData supports early drug discovery by enabling the visualization of biomarkers related to disease outcomes across demographics. For clinical trial sponsors, SökerData facilitates better understanding and engagement with diverse patient groups, addressing issues of trust and access highlighted by community research. The company is led by Dr. Elsa Zekeng, who has a PhD in Infectious Disease and Global Health and experience with organizations like the World Health Organisation and LEK Consulting. Rakia Finley, Co-Founder & CTO, brings expertise in AI and database architecture, with experience in digital healthcare platforms.
Founded: 2022
Headquarters: London, England
Focus: Curated, inclusive genomic and clinical datasets for drug development and health equity
Recent funding: Grant from Innovate UK (announced 2024-02-28)
Lack of representative biomedical datasets that incorporate under‑represented groups, limiting research validity and equitable healthcare outcomes.
2022
Biotechnology
Reported as a grant funding event; amount not disclosed in available evidence.
“Received grant support from Innovate UK”