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Neko Health, founded by Daniel Ek, opens first US office in New York
Key points
- Neko Health opens its first U.S. office in New York on September 24.
- The company was co-founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.
- Neko Health uses proprietary body-scanning technology, bloodwork, and fitness data.
- Over 25,000 New Yorkers are on a waitlist for Neko Health services.
U.S. Expansion for Neko Health
Neko Health, a health-scanning startup, is launching its first U.S. office in SoHo, Manhattan, at 300 Lafayette Street. The opening is scheduled for September 24, marking the company's entry into the American market. This follows its existing operations in the U.K. and Sweden.
Company Background and Technology
Neko Health was co-founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne. The company utilizes proprietary body-scanning technology, combined with bloodwork and data from fitness devices, to assess individual health. Neko Health previously raised a $700 million Series C round and reported that 100,000 people had undergone scans at its existing locations.
Market Interest and Competition
The company reports a waitlist of over 25,000 New Yorkers for its services. Neko Health operates within an expanding sector of health scanning companies initiated by tech founders or supported by venture capitalists. Other examples include Midjourney's planned body scanner integration into a spa experience, Fountain Life by Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis, and Function Health, which offers blood testing and body scans.
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Neko Health, a health-scanning startup co-founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, is opening its first U.S. office in SoHo, Manhattan, on September 24. This expansion marks the company's entry into the American market, following its operations in the U.K. and Sweden, and indicates a growing trend of tech founders entering the health scanning sector.