SYDNEY, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumonus, a leader in AI powered radiation oncology workflow solutions, today announced the close of its A$25 million Series B financing round. The round was led by Aviron Investment Management with continued participation from Oncology Ventures. This funding highlights the strong clinical adoption of Lumonus AI, with leading health systems across the United States, Australia, and Europe who are already integrating the platform into routine clinical care. To date, the Lumonus AI platform has supported clinicians in consulting and prescribing over 280,000 cancer treatments and has automated the creation of over 75,000 cancer treatment plans, demonstrating its impact in streamlining critical oncology workflows and improving the efficiency and consistency of care.Lumonus' leadership team brings more than 100 years of combined clinical, operational, and technical experience from cancer centers across the United States, Europe, and APAC. This deep, hands-on expertise grounds the company in the realities of oncology care and drives its mission to deliver solutions that empower care teams to provide high-quality, efficient treatment."Oncology is at an inflection point," said Keith Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of Lumonus. "Scientific innovation in cancer treatment has advanced significantly, but the systems that support teams delivering the care have not kept pace. By combining AI-native architecture, a comprehensive end-to-end workflow approach, and a commitment to partnering with care teams to solve real-world pain points, we are reimagining oncology workflows. This investment allows us to expand our world-class team and support more health systems that are ready to embrace a better way.""This milestone reflects the dedication of our entire team, who have worked side by side with clinicians worldwide to demonstrate real impact in oncology today and to show what the future of cancer care can be" said Merrick Howes, Chairman of Lumonus. "Our unique AI-native platform has already demonstrated its ability to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency. This new capital will allow us to accelerate both product innovation and expand our U.S. commercial footprint."Ben Freeberg, Managing Partner at Oncology Ventures, said, "The Lumonus team combines deep clinical expertise with world-class product execution and has already earned the trust of leading cancer centers internationally. We are proud to support Lumonus as they continue to deliver measurable impact and set the standard for the future of oncology workflows."More specifically, the Series B funding will be used to expand US go-to-market and clinical success teams, advance its flagship products, Lumonus AI Physician and Lumonus AI Dosimetry, and invest in clinical informatics capabilities. The Company will also expand its work with health systems to harness real-world evidence, measure quality, improve operational performance, and deliver more personalized, data-driven care.To learn more, visit www.lumonus.com.About LumonusLumonus AI is the digital oncology platform transforming cancer care through AI-native clinical infrastructure. Built in partnership with leading cancer centers, the Lumonus platform automates and orchestrates critical oncology workflows to improve quality, accelerate delivery, and reduce administrative burden. Lumonus operates across the United States, Australia, and Europe.About Aviron Investment ManagementAviron Investment Management is a private investment firm specializing in the healthcare and technology sectors. Aviron partners with innovative, high-growth companies that are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges in life sciences, sports technology and health & wellness. With a focus on long-term value creation, the firm provides strategic capital and operational insight to help companies scale breakthrough solutions with global impact. Aviron has partnered closely with Lumonus' leadership team since inception, supporting the company's growth and strategic direction.About Oncology Ventures Oncology Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused exclusively on advancing innovation in cancer care. The firm invests in early-stage companies developing data infrastructure, digital health solutions, and AI powered technologies that improve the affordability, efficiency, and accessibility of oncology services. With deep expertise in the oncology ecosystem, Oncology Ventures partners with visionary founders to accelerate the transformation of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care delivery worldwide.
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Lumonus Raises A$25 Million in Series B to Scale AI Powered Oncology Workflows Globally
Lumonus Raises A$25 Million in Series B to Scale AI Powered Oncology Workflows Globally
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation of Malaysia today announced the appointment of Takayuki Inaba as Managing Director, effective immediately. Inaba, who concurrently serves as President and CEO of NEC Asia Pacific, brings nearly four decades of experience at NEC Corporation, driving business growth and building strategic partnerships across Asia's most dynamic markets, making him the ideal leader to guide NEC Malaysia through its next chapter.
His tenure as Chairman and President of NEC India Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman Representative of NEC (China) Co., Ltd, speaks of his proven ability to scale NEC's presence and influence across the region. This appointment underscores NEC's deepened commitment to Malaysia as the nation accelerates its digital economy agenda and solidifies its position as a premier technology hub in Southeast Asia.
Moreover, Malaysia is familiar ground for Inaba. He served as Director of NEC Malaysia in early 2000 for approximately a decade, gaining firsthand insight into the country's evolving technology landscape and business environment.
Inaba shares, "Malaysia is where my overseas career began, and it has remained a memorable and meaningful part of my journey ever since. Returning as Managing Director feels less like a new chapter and more like a promise fulfilled. Together with our customers and partners, we will build something that truly matters for Malaysia."
In his new role, Inaba will lead NEC Malaysia's overall strategic direction, channeling his vision into tangible outcomes by strengthening the company's presence across key growth sectors.
"Malaysia is a dynamic, fast-growing market with immense potential," adds Inaba. "With our expertise in AI, biometrics, digital infrastructure, enterprise and digital identity solutions, NEC is well-positioned to support Malaysia's national priorities and accelerate digital transformation across industries."
Wataru Irie, former Managing Director of NEC Malaysia, will return to NEC Corporation to assume his new role.
About NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Established in March 1988, NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a globally renowned technology innovator with decades of expertise in delivering solutions that drive meaningful progress. As one of Malaysia's leading digital transformation partners, NEC Malaysia is committed to accelerating the nation's journey toward becoming a Digital Nation. The company specialises in AI, biometrics, smart connectivity, digital infrastructure, enterprise solutions, digital identity, and managed services. Its operations span Kuala Lumpur and Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, where its Centre of Excellence in Johor serves as a regional hub for managed services and customer support across Southeast Asia. To learn more, visit my.nec.com.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation of Malaysia today announced the appointment of Takayuki Inaba as Managing Director, effective immediately. Inaba, who concurrently serves as President and CEO of NEC Asia Pacific, brings nearly four decades of experience at NEC Corporation, driving business growth and building strategic partnerships across Asia's most dynamic markets, making him the ideal leader to guide NEC Malaysia through its next chapter.
His tenure as Chairman and President of NEC India Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman Representative of NEC (China) Co., Ltd, speaks of his proven ability to scale NEC's presence and influence across the region. This appointment underscores NEC's deepened commitment to Malaysia as the nation accelerates its digital economy agenda and solidifies its position as a premier technology hub in Southeast Asia.
Moreover, Malaysia is familiar ground for Inaba. He served as Director of NEC Malaysia in early 2000 for approximately a decade, gaining firsthand insight into the country's evolving technology landscape and business environment.
Inaba shares, "Malaysia is where my overseas career began, and it has remained a memorable and meaningful part of my journey ever since. Returning as Managing Director feels less like a new chapter and more like a promise fulfilled. Together with our customers and partners, we will build something that truly matters for Malaysia."
In his new role, Inaba will lead NEC Malaysia's overall strategic direction, channeling his vision into tangible outcomes by strengthening the company's presence across key growth sectors.
"Malaysia is a dynamic, fast-growing market with immense potential," adds Inaba. "With our expertise in AI, biometrics, digital infrastructure, enterprise and digital identity solutions, NEC is well-positioned to support Malaysia's national priorities and accelerate digital transformation across industries."
Wataru Irie, former Managing Director of NEC Malaysia, will return to NEC Corporation to assume his new role.
About NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Established in March 1988, NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a globally renowned technology innovator with decades of expertise in delivering solutions that drive meaningful progress. As one of Malaysia's leading digital transformation partners, NEC Malaysia is committed to accelerating the nation's journey toward becoming a Digital Nation. The company specialises in AI, biometrics, smart connectivity, digital infrastructure, enterprise solutions, digital identity, and managed services. Its operations span Kuala Lumpur and Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, where its Centre of Excellence in Johor serves as a regional hub for managed services and customer support across Southeast Asia. To learn more, visit my.nec.com.
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NEC Appoints New Managing Director to Drive Next Phase of Growth in Malaysia
