Thestra was founded by Sami Ventelä, Jukka Westermarck.

Who are Thestra's investors?

Thestra's investors include Nordic Science Investments.

Where is Thestra headquartered?

Thestra is headquartered in Turku, FI.

Thestra

Turku, FI · 1 known investors

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120 people in our graph share verified history with the Thestra team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Timo Ahopeltounlockedknows Juuso Juhila · together at Canatu (overlapped)

×8knows the team · via University of Helsinki

×2knows the team · via Turun yliopisto - University of Turku

knows the team · via Aalto University School of Business

Thestra is a University of Turku spin-out developing AI-based cancer diagnostics, including its EPLINEX biomarker assay that estimates tumor aggressiveness in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) to help clinicians stratify patients to appropriate therapies. Its products serve clinicians and hospitals to guide treatment selection and prognosis.

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Founders & leadership

Sami VenteläinCo-founder & Board Member

Jukka WestermarckinCo-founder & Board Member

Juuso Juhila inCEOJuuso Juhila holds a PhD in biomedicine from the University of Helsinki and brings experience in diagnostic and pharmaceutical R&D, with expertise in bioinformatics, life sciences, and genetics. He is CEO of Thestra, a University of Turku spin-out developing AI-based cancer diagnostics for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Matti Juvonen inChief Business OfficerMatti Juvonen has 15+ years of international sales and business development experience in life sciences and medical technologies, with prior roles at Vivago, Innomedica, Medix Biochemica, ThermoLabsystems, Business Finland, MariMatic, and IBM. He serves as Chief Business Officer of Thestra, a University of Turku spin-out developing AI-based cancer diagnostics for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Investors · 1

Nordic Science InvestmentsHelsinki · $55K – $3.9M

Frequently asked questions

What does Thestra do?: Thestra is a University of Turku spin-out developing AI-based cancer diagnostics, including its EPLINEX biomarker assay that estimates tumor aggressiveness in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) to help clinicians stratify patients to appropriate therapies. Its products serve clinicians and hospitals to guide treatment selection and prognosis.
Who founded Thestra?: Thestra was founded by Sami Ventelä, Jukka Westermarck.
Who are Thestra's investors?: Thestra's investors include Nordic Science Investments.
Where is Thestra headquartered?: Thestra is headquartered in Turku, FI.