Who founded Spotlight Pathology?

Spotlight Pathology was founded by Martin, Richard.

Who are Spotlight Pathology's investors?

Spotlight Pathology's investors include Deepbridge Capital, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Future Planet Capital, River Capital.

Spotlight Pathology

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Spotlight Pathology develops AI-based diagnostic tools for pathology, particularly focused on blood cancer diagnosis and digital pathology services. The company serves diagnostic laboratories and healthcare centers by providing decision support systems underpinned by machine learning algorithms for image analysis.

AI & Machine Learning Digital Health Healthtech Medical Devices

Founders & leadership

MartinCo-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

RichardCo-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

Sam Perona (Westgate)Chief Executive OfficerSam Perona is Chief Executive Officer of Spotlight Pathology, an AI diagnostics company for pathology. He holds a PhD and MSc, and has commercial research experience including FDA 510(k) submissions and medical device regulatory compliance, along with completion of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Investors · 10

Deepbridge Capitallisted by Deepbridge CapitalChester

How we know: Deepbridge Capital's portfolio page · medilink.co.uk · Not right? Tell us

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fundlisted by UK Innovation & Science Seed FundManchester · $127K – $635K

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Future Planet CapitalreportedLondon

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River CapitalreportedLiverpool · $25K – $2M

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Also in the syndicate · 6

AXM Venture CapitalEHE VenturesLiverpool City Region Seed FundleadLyva LabsUK Innovation and Science Seed FundleadUKI2Slead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountseed fundingMar 2026
Liverpool City Region Seed Fund (lead), UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (lead), AXM Venture Capital, Deepbridge, EHE Ventures, Future Planet Capital, Lyva Labs, River Capital
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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name: SPOTLIGHT PATHOLOGY LTD
Company number: 12435884
Status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 31 Jan 2020
Registered office: The Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4FS
Nature of business (SIC): 62012 — Business and domestic software development
Accounts: last made up to 31 Jan 2025 · next due 31 Oct 2026
Confirmation statement: last made up to 30 Jan 2026 · next due 13 Feb 2027

Current officers · 5

Richard John Byers — director, appointed 13 Oct 2021
Martin Paul Fergie — director, appointed 31 Jan 2020
Marcel Gehrung — director, appointed 30 Jan 2026
Samantha Jane Perona — director, appointed 30 Jan 2026
Andrew Edward Round — director, appointed 30 Jan 2026

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 16 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Spotlight Pathology do?: Spotlight Pathology develops AI-based diagnostic tools for pathology, particularly focused on blood cancer diagnosis and digital pathology services. The company serves diagnostic laboratories and healthcare centers by providing decision support systems underpinned by machine learning algorithms for image analysis.
Who founded Spotlight Pathology?: Spotlight Pathology was founded by Martin, Richard.
Who are Spotlight Pathology's investors?: Spotlight Pathology's investors include Deepbridge Capital, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Future Planet Capital, River Capital.