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Is Neko Health’s body scan worth it? Spotify billionaire’s startup has come to America

By Theresa Loconsolo · Sep 30, 2026, 3:20 PM CDT

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative healthcare. Midjourney is building its own body scanner, while Function Health has also raised significant capital to build out its preventative-health platform. Why are investors betting so big on this cate

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SensationalismThe question frames the story as a high‑stakes investment trend, prompting curiosity without providing supporting data.

Appeal to AuthorityMentioning Ek’s fame is used to lend credibility to the venture, though his expertise in health tech is not established.

Comparative FramingListing other companies creates a narrative of a crowded field, implying validation of the business model without evidence.

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Missing context

The article does not provide details on how the $700 million will be allocated, the specific technology behind Neko Health’s body scanner, regulatory considerations, or evidence of efficacy for such scans.

Important context

The claim that multiple companies are pursuing similar preventative‑health technologies suggests a broader investment trend, but the article offers no data on market size, clinical validation, or competitive differentiation.

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The piece mixes factual reporting (the fundraising amount) with speculative statements (investor motivations) and unverified assertions about other companies, without clear attribution.