Neko Health Brings Its Body Scans to the U.S.

Swedish health technology company Neko Health has opened in New York, bringing its body scans to the United States. The company was co-founded by Spotify’s David Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.

The scans use technology to screen for issues involving blood, skin and metabolism. Neko says its global waitlist has topped 300,000 people. The company has raised nearly $1 billion, according to the source.

TechCrunch spoke with investor Farooq Abbasi of Preface Ventures about the company’s plans. Neko charges $500 for a one-hour scan. The source says the service is not covered by insurance but may qualify as an expense for people with Health Savings Accounts.

Abbasi said he hopes Neko can expand across the U.S. He has had two scans. In his first-generation scan, he said, the blood test measured 15 biomarkers; in his latest scan, it measured 55.

Neko also uses computer vision. Abbasi described the service as a way to give people actionable insights, and said he does not see it as a wellness fad. The company still faces challenges in scaling in the U.S. and obtaining regulatory approval.