Medical / Pharma · Bengaluru, Karnataka
OncoStem Diagnostics
CanAssist Breast prognostic test predicting breast-cancer recurrence risk.
Founded by Dr Manjiri Bakre
Verified by Women Can StartupSnapshot
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Industry
- Medical / Pharma
- Business model
- Deep Tech / HealthTech
- Funding stage
- Series A
- Employees
- 11-50
- Markets
- India, Global
- Last updated
- 14 October 2026
About OncoStem Diagnostics
She lost a friend to breast cancer while she was still a student. Years later, as a cell biologist, she built a test that answers a brutal question for other women: do you actually need chemotherapy, or has the system defaulted you into it?
Founder
Dr Manjiri Bakre
Woman FounderIndustry classification
Medical / Pharma Cancer Diagnostics
Funding
Investors: Peak XV Partners, Artiman Ventures
Ideal customers
Typical customer segments for a medical / pharma company.
Founder story
In-depth profile
How Dr Manjiri Bakre built OncoStem Diagnostics
She lost a friend to breast cancer while she was still a student. Years later, as a cell biologist, she built a test that answers a brutal question for other women: do you actually need chemotherapy, or has the system defaulted you into it?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does OncoStem Diagnostics do?
- She lost a friend to breast cancer while she was still a student. Years later, as a cell biologist, she built a test that answers a brutal question for other women: do you actually need chemotherapy, or has the system defaulted you into it?
- Who founded OncoStem Diagnostics?
- OncoStem Diagnostics was founded by Dr Manjiri Bakre.
- Where is OncoStem Diagnostics headquartered?
- OncoStem Diagnostics is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Is OncoStem Diagnostics funded?
- Yes — OncoStem Diagnostics is venture-funded and has reached the Series A stage.
- When was OncoStem Diagnostics founded?
- OncoStem Diagnostics was founded in 2011.