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C the Signs

AI cancer detection and referral platform

Overview

C the Signs uses artificial intelligence to help healthcare professionals detect cancer earlier by analyzing patient symptoms, clinical data, and risk factors to suggest diagnostic and referral pathways. The platform runs in real time and integrates into primary care and health system workflows, giving clinicians guidance on tests, referrals, and next steps across all cancer types. It differentiates itself by providing real-time decision support in primary care, broad cancer coverage including rare cancers, and population-health insights that identify disparities and streamline referrals. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis, faster access to diagnostic pathways, and scalable, personalized cancer care.

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About C the Signs

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Why C the Signs is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareAI & Machine LearningHealthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$14.7M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 Suffolk ICB results showed 808% ROI and £1.5 million savings.
  • June 2026 North East Essex launched AI pathways for oesophageal and stomach cancers.
  • Khosla-backed $8 million financing supports U.S. entry and broader system partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • NHS procurement concentration leaves revenue exposed if ICB rollouts stall in 2027.
  • Independent evidence remains UK-centric; U.S. expansion still lacks published deployment data.
  • Competing NHS AI triage tools can commoditize pathway guidance and compress pricing quickly.

What makes C the Signs unique

  • Integrated into GP workflows, not a standalone screener, across 1,500+ practices.
  • Analyzes 1,000+ evidence points and returns referral guidance under 60 seconds.
  • Built by NHS doctors, with Class I medical-device status and 100+ cancer coverage.

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Funding

Total Funding

$14.7M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Stock Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Mar 19th, 2026
NHS launches first AI-driven early detection pathway for oesophageal and stomach cancers

A UK-first, AI-enabled pathway has launched in North East Essex to improve early detection of oesophageal and stomach cancers, which are among England's hardest cancers to diagnose early. Around four in five cases are currently diagnosed at advanced stages. Delivered by AstraZeneca, C the Signs, NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB, Health Innovation East and GP Primary Choice, the programme uses AI to analyse electronic health records and identify at-risk patients. Eligible patients receive SMS invitations to complete digital assessments, with high-risk cases triaged to appropriate diagnostics including capsule sponge testing or endoscopy. C the Signs already supports over 1,500 GP practices across England. The programme aligns with the National Cancer Plan's ambition to shift from reactive to predictive, risk-based approaches for cancers without established screening programmes.

FinSMEs
Jan 30th, 2025
C the Signs Raises $8M in Funding

C the Signs, a London, UK-based creator of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based platform to identify patients at risk of cancer at the earliest and most curable stage, raised $8M in funding

HIT Consultant
Jan 30th, 2025
C the Signs Raises $8M for U.S. Expansion

C the Signs, an AI-powered cancer detection company, raised $8M in a funding round led by Khosla Ventures to expand from the UK to the US. The company's platform analyzes EHRs to identify cancer risk early, improving survival rates. In the UK, it identified 20.7% of breast cancer cases up to five years earlier and improved early-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis by 53.3%. The funding aims to enhance early detection and personalized care in the US healthcare system.

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