Neko Health Revolutionizes Preventive Healthcare with $260 Million Funding
Stockholm, Friday, 7 February 2025.
Neko Health raises $260 million to enhance its innovative body scanning technology, aiming to transform preventive care and early disease detection in Stockholm. The technology promises improved risk assessment.
Groundbreaking Investment in Preventive Care
The Stockholm-based healthcare startup Neko Health, co-founded by Spotify founder Daniel Ek, has secured a substantial $260 million in funding, achieving a valuation of $1.8 billion [1]. This significant investment, announced on February 5, 2025, comes at a crucial time when preventive healthcare is gaining momentum. The company, established in 2018 by Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne [5], has positioned itself at the forefront of healthcare innovation with its comprehensive body scanning technology.
Revolutionary Scanning Technology and Early Success
Neko Health’s full-body scanning service, which launched on February 3, 2025, provides a comprehensive health assessment using a combination of lasers, ECGs, bloodwork, and photo analysis, all completed within one hour for £300 [2]. The technology has already demonstrated impressive results, with 14% of users requiring medical support and 1% receiving potentially life-saving interventions during the company’s first year of operation [2]. According to co-founder Nilsonne, ‘70 per cent of healthcare costs are tied to chronic diseases, which are largely preventable or can be greatly delayed by early interventions’ [2].
Expanding Horizons in Preventive Healthcare
The demand for Neko Health’s services is evident, with a waiting list of 10,000 people [2]. The company’s approach aligns with the growing recognition that preventive healthcare is more cost-effective than treating established conditions. This expansion comes as the company partners with other innovative healthcare providers, including plans to integrate with brain scanning services in London [3]. The company currently employs over 200 staff across Europe [7], indicating its rapid growth and commitment to expanding access to preventive healthcare.
Future Implications for Healthcare
Neko Health’s vision extends beyond traditional healthcare models, incorporating advanced sensors and AI for early detection and preventive measures [5]. The company’s approach represents a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery, moving from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. As stated by industry experts, including venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, ‘The biggest company in the world will be a consumer HealthTech company’ [1], suggesting that Neko Health’s model could set a new standard for healthcare delivery in the future.