Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne’s Neko Health Secures $700 Million to Launch U.S. Clinics in New York
Body-scanning startup Neko Health has raised $700 million in funding, securing plans to open its first United States clinic in New York this year. The company, co-founded by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, utilizes proprietary technology to conduct full-body scans and blood tests for proactive health screening. These scans are designed to detect potential issues, such as heart disease or skin cancer, before symptoms appear. The capital infusion, led by major investors including Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, supports the company's expansion across the country. Neko Health currently operates facilities in the U.K. and Sweden and reports substantial demand, noting that over 350,000 people have registered interest in a scan. Hjalmar Nilsonne stated that the new funding will help the company advance its goal of making preventative care available at scale. Neko Health positions itself as an alternative to traditional healthcare models, aiming to catch diseases early. While the initial US focus is on New York, the company plans rapid national expansion.