Manta Cares
18 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Manta Cares is an independent company that builds tools and resources to support cancer patients, care partners, and care teams throughout the cancer experience. It partners with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and nonprofits, combining patient lived experience with clinical and design expertise.
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Samira DaswaniinFounderSamira Daswani is Founder and CEO of Manta Cares, a platform that provides clinical guidance to help cancer patients navigate care decisions. She previously held roles as VP of Product at Visby Medical, where she worked on an FDA-cleared diagnostic test, and as a design and AI researcher at Stanford Clinical Excellence Research Center; she also worked as a consultant at McKinsey and holds degrees from MIT and Wellesley College as well as a master's degree in healthcare design from Stanford.
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Douglas BlayneyinChief Medical OfficerHe practiced medical oncology for 45 years across academic and community settings, where he led multidisciplinary oncology teams and collaborated with healthcare innovators and early-stage organizations.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2025Source ↗
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Cancerresearchuk505 shared keywordsCancer Research UK funds research across discovery, detection, prevention and treatment of cancer to improve patient outcomes and extend survival. It operates as a research funder and scientific organization serving academic and clinical researchers.
American Cancer Society (ACS)503 shared keywordsThe American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization that provides cancer research updates, screening and prevention guidance, and community engagement opportunities. It serves individuals seeking cancer information and those who want to support cancer research and patient advocacy efforts.
Outcomes4Me329 shared keywordsOutcomes4Me is an AI-driven patient platform that integrates with NCCN clinical oncology guidelines to provide personalized cancer care guidance, treatment options, clinical trial recommendations, and genetic testing information. The platform serves cancer patients directly by offering decision support tools and health data management to improve treatment access and outcomes.
MD Anderson Cancer Center328 shared keywordsUT MD Anderson is a cancer research and treatment center that provides patient care, conducts research, and offers education in cancer prevention and treatment. It is part of the University of Texas System and operates as a nonprofit medical institution.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Manta Cares do?
- Manta Cares is an independent company that builds tools and resources to support cancer patients, care partners, and care teams throughout the cancer experience. It partners with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and nonprofits, combining patient lived experience with clinical and design expertise.
- Who founded Manta Cares?
- Manta Cares was founded by Samira Daswani.
- Who are Manta Cares's investors?
- Manta Cares's investors include 1843 Capital, Pear VC, Sozo Ventures.