Cent Launches AI Platform for Early Detection of Cancer and Cardiac Risks

Cent, a Bengaluru-based healthtech startup founded by Practo's Shashank ND with Arpit Garg and Anshul Khandelwal, has launched an AI-driven platform for early detection of cancer, cardiac, and metabolic risks before symptoms appear. The company, operational since early FY26, uses advanced imaging and biomarkers, completing over 1,500 scans with several detecting critical conditions. Cent follows a direct-to-consumer model and has raised undisclosed seed funding from OneFlow Holdings and South Park Commons to address gaps in preventive healthcare infrastructure in India.