X-Zell YC Application
X-Zell went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2015 batch as a Healthcare company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Winter 2015
- Industry
- HealthcareDiagnostics
- Team size
- 19
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2014
Founders
Sebastian Punyaratabandhu BhakdiFounder
Prapat SuriyapholFounder
What X-Zell does
X-ZELL™ is a global start-up specialising in rare cell detection technology. Backed by Y Combinator and various high-profile angel investors from around the globe - among them Gmail creator Paul Buchheit - X-ZELL™ has developed a world-first platform technology capable of isolating and visualizing rare and abnormal cells such as Circulating Endothelial Cells (CEC). X-ZELL™’s platform technology is based on four core modules covering the entire spectrum from blood processing through to cell analysis and reporting - with every step performed in-house using patented and proprietary technology. By combining the wisdom of 4,000 years of pathologic research with X-ZELL™’s own, cutting-edge technology, X-ZELL™ ensures robust results and maximum clinical utility across a broad range of medical applications - from research through to medication management, companions diagnostics, relapse control and diagnostic decision-making. More information on and @XZELLInc
X-Zell's YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
X-Zell, Winter 2015 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
X-Zell
Early, pain-free cancer detection.
We make a platform that isolates and visualizes rare and abnormal cells in blood, like Circulating Endothelial Cells. This helps doctors detect cancer and monitor disease painlessly and earlier than traditional methods.
We live in Singapore, Bangkok, and Düsseldorf. After YC, we plan to keep our bases where we can best connect with research and clinical partners across Asia and Europe.
We chose these locations to tap into diverse medical research hubs and clinical markets. It also reflects the founders' ties and allows us to combine regulatory and scientific expertise efficiently.
21 more answers in the full application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the real X-Zell YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from X-Zell's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like X-Zell would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was X-Zell in?
X-Zell was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2015 batch.
Who founded X-Zell?
X-Zell was founded by Sebastian Punyaratabandhu Bhakdi, Prapat Suriyaphol.
What does X-Zell do?
Early, pain-free cancer detection.
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
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