Tech in Africa
Casablanca-based DataPathology has raised $223K in a funding round led by WitaMax One (an investment firm jointly backed by Southbridge AI and AXXAM Family Office). The medtech startup will deploy the funds towards the transformation of pathological diagnosis systems while improving the services provided to patients and practitioners.
DataPathology was founded by Dr. Hicham El Attar, pathologist, and Mr. Mohammed El Khannoussi in 2020. The company fights against the lack and delay of the Diagnosis of cancer patients in medically underserved countries. DataPathology looks to support multidisciplinary clinics, hospitals, and pathology clinics facing increased cancer cases and a lack of pathologists. This offers a complete solution that helps deliver quality pathological diagnosis quickly and efficiently.
The team aspires to deliver pathological diagnoses in a quick and secure fashion to patients. A process that involves carrying out a biopsy, scanning, and transferring the patient’s digital file in a secure and anonymous way to the medical team for diagnosis. We also shared how Witamax earlier invested in Moroccan fintech Lacaisse.ma
Source: new-in-24
