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Tech Stars Flock to Neko Health's NYC Body Scans
26 Sep
Summary
- Neko Health offers a 30-minute preventative health scan for $499.
- The Swedish company, backed by tech leaders, opened its first U.S. clinic.
- The clinic amassed a waitlist of 25,000 New Yorkers before opening.
Neko Health, a preventative health company co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek, has launched its first U.S. clinic in New York City. The Swedish brand opened its doors on Thursday, following a significant surge of interest, evidenced by a waitlist of approximately 25,000 New Yorkers. This expansion marks a new wave of preventative health services entering the U.S. market.
The $499 visit, potentially covered by HSA or FSA funds, offers a comprehensive, radiation-free health assessment. This includes a 30-minute examination covering skin, cardiovascular health, and body composition, followed by another 30 minutes with a clinician to discuss results and assess risks for conditions like skin cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Globally, Neko Health has a waitlist of over 350,000 people and has secured $700 million in funding from notable investors. The company's launch echoes the excitement seen around Prenuvo's full-body MRI scans, which also generated considerable social media attention for their potential in early disease detection.
