BIOCAPTIVA raises £1.5 million in a funding round to drive international growth. The round is led by experienced executives aiming to enhance the company's cancer liquid biopsy technology's commercial adoption.
Amount Raised
£1.5 Million
Round Type
Seed
EdinburghHealth CareDescription
University of Edinburgh spin-out BIOCAPTIVA has secured £1.5 million in a recent funding round to accelerate international growth. The firm has recently launched its cancer liquid biopsy technology platform and received ISO 13485 certification. The new capital will help expand its impact across cfDNA sequencing applications. Experienced life sciences executive Stephane Argivier has been appointed as the new chair.
Quick answer
BIOCAPTIVA raised £1.5 Million in a Seed round, dated August 16, 2026. BIOCAPTIVA is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How much did BIOCAPTIVA raise?
- BIOCAPTIVA raised £1.5 Million in a Seed round on August 16, 2026.
- What does BIOCAPTIVA do?
- BIOCAPTIVA is developing the BioCaptis, a revolutionary medical device which has the potential to transform liquid biopsy testing for cancer management, by improving early diagnosis and monitoring of disease and..
- Where is BIOCAPTIVA based and how big is it?
- BIOCAPTIVA is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Fundz records about 2 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at BIOCAPTIVA?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at BIOCAPTIVA, including the Chief Technology Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Health Care around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as BIOCAPTIVA that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Prodoc AI raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
- R1 Therapeutics raised $81M (Series A) on September 30, 2026.
- Blue Health Intelligence raised $3.9M (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
- AnaCardio raised $71M (Series B) on September 30, 2026.
- Vytalyou raised $939K (Pre-Series A) on September 30, 2026.
- Aleph Surgical raised $7.5M (Pre-Seed) on September 30, 2026.
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