SciBase Expands Collaboration with Castle Biosciences and Secures SEK 20 Million Loan
SciBase Holding AB (SciBase), a developer of AI-based diagnostic solutions for skin disorders, announced an expanded collaboration and license agreement with Castle Biosciences (Castle), alongside a new SEK 20 million loan agreement between the two companies.
The original partnership, initiated in June 2025, focuses on developing diagnostic tools for skin barrier health and atopic dermatitis (AD). Under the expanded terms, Castle will gain increased autonomy over the manufacturing process, while SciBase will benefit from additional funding to support production scale-up and market growth.
Funding and Loan Details
Loan Amount: SEK 20 million
Term: Five years
Interest Rate: STIBOR + 2% per annum, payable quarterly starting March 31, 2026
Repayment: In cash or through conversion to SciBase shares, based on the 30-day volume-weighted average price prior to repayment
Security: Loan secured by a share pledge over SciBase AB shares
Strategic Focus
The first joint clinical study aims to develop a test that predicts flare-ups in patients with atopic dermatitis, with potential to expand into additional dermatological indications.
“Our collaboration with Castle Biosciences is moving ahead at full speed,” said Pia Renaudin, CEO of SciBase. “This loan secures the resources to ramp up production, strengthen margins, and accelerate the global adoption of Nevisense across skin barrier health and skin cancer diagnostics.”
About the Companies
Castle Biosciences is a US-based diagnostics company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative, data-driven tests that guide clinical decisions.
SciBase is a global medical technology company developing Nevisense, an AI-powered point-of-care platform combining electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and advanced analytics for the early detection and prevention of skin diseases.
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