Spotify Co-founder in the health sector?

Weird collaboration? 

Let’s find out!

Daniel Ek’s Next Big Bet!

The Spotify co-founder’s startup raises $260 million to disrupt the healthcare industry.  

What’s so special about it?

1. What is Neko Health?

Neko Health is a health tech startup founded by Daniel Ek in 2018. 

It specializes in full-body scanning technology designed to detect:  

  • Skin cancer  
  • Stroke and heart disease risks  
  • Other potential health issues  

2. Big funding on the way?

Neko Health raised $260 million in its latest funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.  

This puts the company’s valuation at $1.8 billion.  

3. What makes Neko Health unique? 

  • For £299 ($368) per scan  
  • 10,000 scans completed in Stockholm and London.  
  •  A waiting list ten times larger is proof of its popularity.  

4. Why is this significant?

  • Not limited to the UK and Sweden, plans to expand in the US market.
  • Can challenge traditional health diagnostics

5. How does this compare to its past growth? 

In July 2023, Neko Health raised $65 million, showing consistent growth and investor interest.  

Is Neko Health paving the way for a new era in preventive healthcare?  

Can this innovation scale globally, reshaping how we approach health diagnostics?  

Stay tuned to see how Daniel Ek’s vision unfolds with techi.com!

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