Spotify cofounder's $500 longevity scanner set to debut in New York
Daniel Ek's company Neko will open its $500 longevity body scanner in Manhattan next month, offering rapid health assessments for self-paying consumers.
Spotify cofounder Daniel Ek has expanded his health venture Neko into the United States with a $500 longevity body scanner that captures photos, blood samples and electrical signals to generate a health action plan in under an hour. The Manhattan location is slated to open on September 24, followed by further clinics in New York, Miami, Washington DC and San Francisco by late 2026. Neko, which already operates in Sweden and the UK, raised $700 million in Series C financing from backers including Mark Zuckerberg, Maria Sharapova, Thierry Henry and Tim Ferriss.
The service aims at consumers who prefer direct, self-funded health checks, offering risk assessments for skin cancer, heart health, visceral fat and grip strength, then a clinician review of the results. Company co-founder Hjalmar Nilsonne says the launch reflects shifting expectations of healthcare, while experts note the scan provides a limited snapshot compared with full preventive medicine. Early users report a largely positive experience, though medical professionals caution that any concerning findings will still require traditional doctor visits.
Why it matters
The launch shows a growing trend of tech-driven, out-of-pocket health services bypassing traditional insurance.
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