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December 14, 2022

Will Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s all-in-one body scanner be the future of medical diagnostics?

Non-invasive diagnostics is one of medicine’s holy grails and could become Europe's next unicorn


Mimi Billing

6 min read

Graphics by Ketty H

Imagine the ability to identify and prevent diseases without drawing blood or slicing someone open. The dream has inspired many founders — and driven some not-so-healthy hype. According to UK-based AlbionVC, there are over 50 startups working on diagnostics or clinical support in Europe.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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