Digistain
YC S21London, GB · Founded 2019 · 40 employees · 1 known investors
Digistain develops imaging technology to grade breast cancer biopsies and assess cancer recurrence risk faster and more cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company serves breast oncologists and pathologists in clinical and diagnostic settings.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Digistain was founded in 2019 by Hemmel Amrania and Chris Phillips.
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Hemmel AmraniainCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerHemmel Amrania holds a Ph.D. and has previously led businesses in therapeutics and diagnostics. He conducted doctoral research at Imperial College London and has led the research and clinical trial development for Digistain.
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Chris PhillipsinFounderPhysics professor at Imperial College with research background in photovoltaics and biomedical imaging; co-developer of Digistain cancer diagnosis technology.
Investors · 1
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2 people who came through Digistain went on to found or lead other companies.
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- DIGISTAIN LIMITED
- Company number
- 12329264
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 Nov 2019
- Registered office
- Unit 101, Interchange Business Park Howard Way, Interchange Park, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9PY
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 72110 — Research and experimental development on biotechnology
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 21 Nov 2025 · next due 5 Dec 2026
Current officers · 1
- Hemmel Amrania — director, appointed 22 Nov 2019
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Digistain do?
- Digistain develops imaging technology to grade breast cancer biopsies and assess cancer recurrence risk faster and more cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company serves breast oncologists and pathologists in clinical and diagnostic settings.
- Who founded Digistain?
- Digistain was founded by Hemmel Amrania, Chris Phillips in 2019.
- Who are Digistain's investors?
- Digistain's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Digistain headquartered?
- Digistain is headquartered in London, GB.