We see the future in cells

An AI-first biotechnology company on a mission to cure chronic diseases

CellVoyant is an AI-first biotechnology company with a mission to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies to cure chronic diseases. Our technology uses AI-first live cell imaging to predict and optimise stem cell differentiation, to enable advanced cell analytics and process development, and ultimately make possible the controllable manufacturing of any cell and tissue in the body, at scale.

We’re working at the exciting intersection of cell biology, computer vision, engineering, and machine learning to industrialise next-generation science from research into the real world.

We have had the best investors behind us from day one. We are backed by venture capital firms who were the earliest investors in AI pioneer DeepMind, the leading AI-first drug discovery companies Exscientia and Recursion, lab automation leader Automata, self-driving challenger Wayve, and by the Founder and CEO of Abcam, a global leader in proteomics and pioneer of the online antibody business.

Our Mission

CellVoyant is an AI-first biotechnology company with a mission to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies to cure chronic diseases.

What if we could make the best possible cells and tissues for every patient’s condition consistently and robustly by automating predictive analytics and differentiation optimisation?

Our technology uses AI-first live cell imaging to predict and optimise stem cell differentiation, to enable cell analytics and process development, and to ultimately make possible the controllable manufacture of any cell and tissue in the body

Why does this matter? Today’s approach to stem cell differentiation is artisanal, slow and inefficient. The industry measures the start and end states of tissues during experiments, flying blind as to the real time dynamics of cell biology, which results in suboptimal tissue manufacturing protocols at best. With hundreds of clinical trials ongoing and upcoming, we need a better way.

At CellVoyant, we are imaging cells in culture, live with computer vision, to uncover and control optimal cell fate and empower data-driven drug development decisions in real-time.

Our Values

Innovation

We foster a culture of innovation, empowering individuals to think creatively and push boundaries. We actively engage in experimentation, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities. Our drive to challenge assumption propels us forward.

Agility

We work smarter, not harder. We quickly navigate complex problems, make informed decisions and execute projects with speed and precision. We’re nimble and committed to delivering optimal results in an ever changing landscape.

Diversity

Our goal is to build a workplace that champions diversity, where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that by fostering an inclusive culture, we create a stronger, more vibrant organisation that can make a positive impact in the world.

Integrity

We are dedicated to upholding the highest level of integrity, with a strong emphasis on transparency in all our communications. We promote compassion and accountability as integral behaviours within our business.

Be part of the journey

We seamlessly merge lab-based experimental biology with computing. We run a hybrid working setup with a lab and separate office based in Bristol, UK. Our wet lab scientists are based out of Bristol and our computational team are both based in Bristol and remote. We run off-sites quarterly to bring everyone together.

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The Team

Rafael Carazo Salas

CEO & Founder

Edward Ren

Imaging Scientist

Saad Mohamad

ML / AI Science Lead

Elisa Pedone

Stem Cell Operations Lead

Robert van Dijk

Machine Learning Researcher

Joe Peskett

ML Operations

Tunde Berecz

Stem Cell Scientist

Rickard Sjögren

AI Project Manager

Karunya Balasubramaniam

Laboratory Technician

Rich Lee

Head of Business Development and Commercialisation