techcrunch.com
Oct 3, 2026
Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Spotify co‑founder David Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne launched Neko Health, a body‑scan startup that uses AI‑powered imaging to assess blood, skin and metabolic health. The Swedish company has raised nearly $1 billion and now operates in New York, with a global waitlist exceeding 300,000. Each one‑hour scan costs $500, not covered by insurance but eligible for Health Savings Accounts. Investors like Preface Ventures see the service as a scalable model for preventative care in the U.S.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By offering a high‑tech, one‑stop health check, Neko Health could shift U.S.
- · patients toward proactive wellness, potentially reducing long‑term treatment costs.
