ClinSpec Diagnostics reaches funding target of £3.5m 5th March 2021 Glasgow-based ClinSpec Diagnostics has secured an additional £1.1m investment, reaching its round two funding target of £3.5m. ClinSpec, a spin-out company from the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, is aiming to develop liquid biopsies for the early detection of cancer. The new £1.1m investment from the latest funding round comes from a range of investors, including Norcliffe Capital Limited, the University of Strathclyde, Eos Advisory and the founders. The first £2.4m was secured in 2020, with that funding round led by Mercia’s EIS Funds with Scottish Enterprise, SIS Ventures, Eos Advisory and the University of Strathclyde.