Equity

The investor behind Neko Health's $700M bet on scanning your whole body

31 min

In this episode of Equity, Dominic talks with investor Farooq Abbasi about Neko Health, a startup founded by Spotify's creators that offers comprehensive one-hour body scans for $500. With a $700M Series C, Neko aims to solve gaps in preventive care through vertical integration and AI, achieving high patient satisfaction and real impact. The conversation also touches on AI's role in healthcare, regulatory hurdles, and the broader trend of VC-backed health innovation.

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✨ Key Takeaways

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Neko Health offers a one-hour full-body scan for $500, including blood tests, derm scan, and echocardiogram, with 90% of clients rebooking annually.
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Investor Farooq Abbasi backs the company due to its vertical integration, cost efficiency, and focus on preventive care, which he sees as a major healthcare gap.
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The startup has saved lives by detecting critical health issues and referring patients to hospitals, showing real-world impact beyond wellness trends.
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AI is a key enabler in healthcare, with companies like Open Evidence (used by 2/3 of doctors daily) demonstrating how technology can supercharge medical knowledge.
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Neko plans to expand to multiple US cities (Miami, LA, Boston, SF) but faces regulatory and zoning challenges, especially in California.

💬 Notable Quotes

"Preventative care and healthcare should be cheap and accessible. This is not a fad—it's real."
"Farooq Abbasi, investor"
"The problems in healthcare are so remarkably significant... artificial intelligence and healthcare should make care more accessible, have people live longer."
"Farooq Abbasi, investor"
"Neko Health is making ownership of your personal care and primary care a source of pride."
"Farooq Abbasi, investor"