# Spotlight Pathology

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spotlight-pathology

- Industry: Healthcare IT
- Headquarters: UK
- Website: www.spotlightpathology.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 12, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Manchester, UK, and founded in 2020 by Chief Executive Officer Sam Perona, Chief Technology Officer Martin Fergie, and Chief Medical Officer Richard Byers, Spotlight Pathology Limited operates as a medical technology company that develops artificial intelligence-based software and tools to streamline the diagnosis of cancer. In March 2026, Spotlight Pathology Limited raised GBP 1.4 million in seed funding co-led by Future Planet Capital and AXM Venture Capital, with participation River Capital, Deepbridge Capital, EHE Ventures and LYVA Labs.

Spotlight Pathology Limited developed an artificial intelligence-based software that integrates with existing digital pathology infrastructures, managing diagnostic processes without requiring additional hardware. The company offers various features such as automated cell counting, spatial analyses, and the detection and classification of cancerous cells. Its tool reduces diagnostic turnaround times, alleviates pathologist workload, and improves the precision of diagnoses, supporting treatment plans for patients. In addition, the firm collaborates with clinical and research organizations for the development of solutions to handle both current and emerging needs in pathology.

The company will use the March 2026 funding to support product development, gain additional regulatory approvals, and progress through its first clinical in-use trials to enable clinical adoption.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 12, 2026, $1.9M — AXM Venture Capital, Future Planet Capital, Deepbridge Capital, River Capital, LYVA Labs, EHE Ventures

## Investors

- AXM Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/axm-venture-capital) — Seed
- Future Planet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/future-planet-capital) — Seed
- Deepbridge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepbridge-capital) — Seed
- River Capital — Seed
- LYVA Labs — Seed
- EHE Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ehe-ventures) — Seed