Analysis

October 5, 2023

13 European longevity startups hacking the ageing process

From cell reprogramming to gut health and health clinics — these are the longevity startups investors think you should keep an eye on


Mimi Billing

7 min read

Longevity is sometimes seen as the search for a miracle drug that makes humans live forever, but for most people in the field, the focus is on making us as healthy in the last 20-30 years of our lives as we were in our 30s and 40s.

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Picture of Michael Greve, founder of Forever Healthy Foundation and Kizoo Technology Ventures
Michael Greve at Kizoo Technology Ventures
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Photo of Marc P. Bernegger, founder of the longevity company builder Maximon
Marc P. Bernegger at Maximon
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Alexandra Bause is partner and cofounder of the longevity investor and company builder Apollo Health Ventures
Alexandra Bause at Apollo Health Ventures
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Picture of Phil Newman, founder of longevity investment brokerage business First Longevity
Phil Newman at First Longevity
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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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