SpotItEarly is an Israeli med-tech startup harnessing the combined power of AI and canine olfaction to develop a simple breath test for the early detection of multiple cancers. By leveraging dogs’ advanced sense of smell alongside cutting-edge technology, the company is pioneering a non-invasive approach to cancer screening. Following a successful seed round, SpotItEarly is advancing clinical research and product development to bring its breakthrough solution to market.
Why we invested?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, yet only about half of cases are diagnosed early enough for effective treatment. SpotiEarly is changing that with an accurate, accessible, non-invasive at-home breath test for early cancer detection. By combining dogs’ superior scent detection with advanced AI and operational expertise, the company has developed a scalable commercial product with the potential to disrupt a massive market, and most importantly, save many lives along the way.
In the Founder’s Words
“If I had to summarize in one sentence what Hanaco is, it would be founder-driven. Since they’ve joined us on this beautiful journey, they’ve brought such incredible energy, so much
experience, and an optimistic approach that every founder needs on what is truly a rollercoaster ride for any entrepreneur. We’re not just doing this to build a business and make money, but to create value and save lives. Hanaco understood and embraced our mission. When we met the other companies in Hanaco’s portfolio, they, too, were focused on making the world better, which made us feel excited to have them as a partner.
After Hanaco invested in SpotItEarly, I understood what value-add investment actually looks like. Hanaco has leveraged their network to help us with the challenges we face related to FDA and other regulations, including getting us the best lawyers. They’ve introduced us to potential investors from Israel and the United States, and even the UAE. For them, value-add is not a buzz-word. It’s a daily reality. It’s a privilege to be part of the Hanaco family, and part of their wonderful portfolio. They’re family for us.”
— Ariel Ben Dayan, Co-Founder
