Spotify founder's biotech startup raises $700 million from investors and celebrities



07/16/2026 3:06 AM


Neko Health, a company focused on body-scan diagnostics, has secured $700 million in funding from venture capitalists, wealthy individuals, and celebrities, according to Bloomberg, referring to a statement from the company.



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The round was spearheaded by billionaire Eyal Ofer's OG Venture Partners along with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Neko Health's backers feature supermodel Claudia Schiffer, tennis star Maria Sharapova, soccer legend Thierry Henry, Mark Zuckerberg alongside his spouse Priscilla Chan, and music impresario Jimmy Iovine.

Neko Health is withholding its updated valuation. In its last funding round in early 2025, the company secured $260 million at a valuation of about $1.8 billion, according to Bloomberg, which referenced sources.

Neko Health was established by Daniel Ek, the founder of the music platform Spotify, in the beginning of 2018. The firm is creating a network of comprehensive scanning facilities and offers screenings for skin cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Neko Health functions in Sweden and the UK, offering full-body scans that cost around $400, making it less expensive than a complete MRI, as reported by Bloomberg. Neko Health reports that over 350,000 individuals have signed up for the screening.

Daniel Ek resigned as CEO of Spotify in 2025. He also leads the board of directors for the German defense startup Helsing.

source: bloomberg.com

 


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