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Neko Health
TypePrivate
IndustryHealthcare, Technology
Founded2018
FounderDaniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne
HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
Key peopleDaniel Ek (founder of Spotify), and Hjalmar Nilsonne (CEO), Sunita Mishra (GCMO)
ProductsNeko Health Scan
Websitehttps://www.nekohealth.com/se/en

Neko Health is a Swedish health tech company that offers technology-driven preventative health scans.[1][2] It was co-founded in 2018 by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.[3] Neko Health is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with clinics in Stockholm, London, Manchester, Birmingham, and New York City.[4]

History

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Neko Health was founded in 2018 by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek, the founder and Executive Chairman of Spotify.[5][6] The company develops technology intended to support preventive healthcare and early disease detection.[7] Between 2018 and 2023, it developed its own hardware, software, and medical technology.[8][9]

In February 2023, Neko Health launched its first clinic in Stockholm, Sweden.[10] After immediate customer demand and a waitlist of up to 100,000 customers, Neko Health began expanding.[11] In 2024, Neko Health expanded to clinics in London and further across the UK, including Manchester and Birmingham.[12][13]

In January 2025, following its Series B funding, Neko Health announced the funding would be used for expansion across Europe, entering the U.S. market, and continuing to develop new diagnostic technologies.[14][15]

In June 2026, Neko launched the Neko Health App on iOS.[16]

Technology

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The Neko Health Scan combines imaging, physiological testing, laboratory analysis, and a clinician consultation during a single appointment.[17] The assessment includes 2D and 3D imaging, thermal imaging, and depth-sensing technology, measurements including blood pressure, body composition, and electrocardiography (ECG), cardiac and arterial assessments, and blood analysis.[18]

The assessment is used to identify health markers associated with conditions including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and some skin cancers.[19]

Funding

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In July 2023, Neko Health raised €60 million in a Series A funding round to support the development of its health scanning technology.[20]

In January 2025, the company raised $260 million in a Series B funding round at a reported valuation of $1.8 billion, with funding intended to support international expansion and further technological development.[21]

In July 2026, Neko Health raised $700 million in a Series C funding round to support its expansion, including into the United States.[22]

References

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  1. ↑ UK, The Week (2025-04-16). "Full-body scans: are Neko Health and the like more panic than panacea?". The Week US. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  2. ↑ "I tried a £300 scan that promises to help you avoid illness – and I was impressed". The Independent. 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  3. ↑ "Is Daniel Ek's Neko Health worth $1.7bn?". Sifted. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  4. ↑ "Nowhere to hide". www.healthcare-management.uk. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  5. ↑ Prevett, Hannah. "Spotify's co-founder backs a hit with preventive body scans". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  6. ↑ Shah, Oliver. "Spotify's Daniel Ek: 'I thought, why am I not saving lives?'". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  7. ↑ Warner, Bernhard (2024-04-27). "Daniel Ek's Next Act: Full-Body Scans for the People". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  8. ↑ Ferrier, Morwenna (2025-10-16). "Age against the machine: what I learned after stripping down for a full body scan". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  9. ↑ "I Tried the Viral Health Scan With a 100,000-Person Waitlist—These are My Honest Thoughts". Marie Claire UK. 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  10. ↑ Medeiros, João (2024-10-14). "The Hottest Startups in Stockholm in 2024". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  11. ↑ Prendergast, Clementine (2025-02-27). "I Tried The New £299 Health Scan With A 40,000-Strong Waitlist… Was It Worth It?". British Vogue. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  12. ↑ Bell, Jonathan (2024-09-03). "Swedish start-up Neko Health brings its sci-fi scanning suite to central London". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  13. ↑ "Daniel Ek's body scanning startup Neko unveils massive new London clinic". Sifted. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  14. ↑ Sette, Sam (2025-09-09). "Neko Health Accelerates UK Expansion". Fitt Insider. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  15. ↑ Warner, Bernhard (2026-01-14). "The Swedish Start-Up Aiming to Conquer America's Full-Body-Scan Craze". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  16. ↑ Debbarma, Salong (2026-06-22). "Neko Health advances scan technology with new body composition metrics". Medical Device Network. Archived from the original on 2026-07-12. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  17. ↑ MD, Jared Dashevsky (2023-07-29). "Neko Health: A Unique Twist on Whole-body Scans". Healthcare Huddle. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  18. ↑ "I tried a £300 scan that promises to help you avoid illness – and I was impressed". The Independent. 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  19. ↑ Ferrier, Morwenna (2025-10-16). "Age against the machine: what I learned after stripping down for a full body scan". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  20. ↑ Sawers, Paul (2023-07-05). "Daniel Ek's Neko Health raises $65M for preventative healthcare through full-body scans". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  21. ↑ "Daniel Ek's Neko raises $260mn in push to be Apple of healthcare". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  22. ↑ Chopping, Dominic (2026-07-15). "Neko Health, a Body-Scan Startup, Raises $700 Million in Latest Fundraising". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
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