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May 15, 2023

This startup can predict the success of complex cancer treatments

Pear Bio uses microtumours taken from patient cells to predict how cancer will respond to treatments

Sadia Nowshin

3 min read

Pear Bio, a techbio startup working on improving the efficacy of cancer drug treatments, has raised a $14m Series A round led by Octopus Ventures, with participation from Hoxton Ventures, Crista Galli Ventures, SOSV, Fly Ventures and Compound Ventures. 

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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