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NEKO HEALTH RAISES $700M FOR BODY-SCANNING TECH

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WED, JUL 15, 2026

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Daniel Ek's health-screening startup Neko Health has secured $700 million in new funding. The company uses proprietary body-scanning technology combined with bloodwork to assess patient health.

Neko Health's platform integrates full-body imaging with blood analysis to provide comprehensive health assessments. The startup positions itself as a preventive health tool, enabling early detection of potential health issues. The funding round reflects growing investor interest in preventive healthcare and diagnostic technology. Neko Health has previously raised capital to expand its operations and develop its scanning capabilities. Ek, Spotify's founder and CEO, launched Neko Health as a separate venture to address gaps in traditional healthcare screening. The startup has gradually expanded its service availability, working to make advanced body-scanning more accessible. The company faces competition from other health-tech players offering preventive screening services, though its proprietary scanning technology differentiates its offering. The latest funding will likely support further technology development, clinical validation, and geographic expansion of its service.

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