Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America
Neko Health, a body-scanning startup co-founded by Spotify leaders David Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, has launched in New York. The Swedish company uses advanced computer vision and technology to screen blood, skin, and metabolism.
Neko Health, a body-scanning startup co-founded by Spotify leaders David Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, has launched in New York. The Swedish company uses advanced computer vision and technology to screen blood, skin, and metabolism. It has raised nearly $1 billion and reports a global waitlist of over 300,000 people. Farooq Abbasi of Preface Ventures, an investor who has used the scan twice, states that the one-hour scan costs $500.
Insurance does not cover the fee, though it may qualify as an acceptable expense for Health Savings Accounts. Abbasi notes the blood test checks 55 biomarkers, up from 15 in earlier versions. While the company faces challenges with scaling and regulatory approval in the United States, it is planning a broader U.S. expansion.
Abbasi views the technology as a preventative tool that can provide actionable health insights.
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Original publication: 3 October 2026 19:30
