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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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Founders & leadership

SDSamira Daswani
Samira DaswaniFounderSamira 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.
DBDouglas Blayney
Douglas BlayneyChief 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.

Investors · 3

Pear VClisted by Pear VCSan Francisco · $150K – $4M

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Sozo VenturesreportedRedwood City

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In the news

Manta Cares Raises $5.4M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2025“The Patient From Hell” podcast is awarded 2 years of funding from PCO – Manta Caresmantacares.com · Jul 2023

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.