Despite the existence of free healthcare in Sweden, Neko Health has a waiting list of 22,000 people. The company believes it is addressing a gap in healthcare services, which are often focused on treating conditions rather than preventative care. The startup's focus is on risks and proactive prevention, and if the data reveals problems, patients are referred for more diagnostics and further examinations.
Key takeaways:
- Neko Health, a Swedish startup co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, is expanding to London. The company offers preventative healthcare services, including annual full body scans and AI-powered insights to detect conditions like heart disease and skin cancer.
- The company charges £299 for a series of scans and tests that create millions of data points to determine a person's health across a range of conditions. The service includes an in-person meeting with a doctor to discuss the results.
- Since its launch, Neko Health has scanned 2,707 people in Stockholm, with 14.1% of visitors requiring further medical treatment based on their scan results. The company aims to provide users with a proactive approach to their health, identifying potential issues early.
- Neko Health was born out of a conversation between Ek and Nilsonne on Twitter. Despite the existence of free healthcare in Sweden, the company has seen significant demand, with a waiting list of 22,000 people for its services.