Hjalmar Nilsonne
Co-founder and CEO of Neko Health, leading the company's daily operations (transcribed contextually as 'Yael Mar').
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10/3/2026, 6:50:57 AM
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10/3/2026, 6:54:10 AM
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Hjalmar Nilsonne is a co-founder of Neko Health, a healthcare startup focused on preventative health and vertical integration. Nilsonne, along with Daniel Ek, established Neko Health with the goal of combating chronic diseases by shifting the medical approach towards prevention. The company utilizes machine learning and AI in healthcare, collecting longitudinal data from sources like Apple Health and various wearables such as Oura, Whoop, and Fitbit. Neko Health has successfully implemented its model in Sweden and the UK and is currently expanding into the United States, with initial clinics planned for New York, Miami, and Washington D.C.
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Daniel Georg Ek (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈdɑ̂ːnɪɛl ˈjěːɔrj ěːk]; born 21 February 1983) is a Swedish businessman and technologist. He is the founder and executive chairman of Spotify. As of August 2026, his net worth was estimated at $12.5 billion by Forbes.
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- Hjalmar Nilsonne | SXSW London 2026 Speakers
Hjalmar Nilsonne is the co-founder and CEO of Neko Health, where he leads the company’s mission to build a proactive, data-driven model of healthcare focused on early detection. He has played a central role in shaping Neko’s approach to combining advanced sensing technologies, software, and clinical care into a single, integrated system designed to improve how health is understood and managed over time. Prior to Neko, Nilsonne co-founded and served as CEO of Watty, an energy data company focused on improving residential energy efficiency through machine learning, which was later acquired by Assa Abloy. Raised in a family of doctors, he brings a systems-oriented perspective to healthcare innovation. He holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on energy systems and machine [...] HN HN Health & Medtech # Hjalmar Nilsonne Co-Founder & CEO Neko Health [...] Engineering, with a focus on energy systems and machine learning.
- 2026 Hjalmar Nilsonne - Brilliant Minds
## Hjalmar Nilsonne Hjalmar Nilsonne is the co-founder and CEO of Neko Health, where he leads the company’s mission to make data-driven, proactive healthcare more accessible to more people. He has played a central role in shaping Neko’s approach to combining proprietary technology, clinical care and thoughtful design into a single, integrated system aimed at improving how health is understood and managed over time. [...] As a serial entrepreneur, prior to Neko, Nilsonne co-founded and served as CEO of Watty, an energy data company focused on improving residential energy efficiency through machine learning, which was later acquired by Assa Abloy. Raised in a family of doctors, he brings a systems-oriented perspective to healthcare innovation. He holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on energy systems and machine learning. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
- Hjalmar Nilsonne — Neko Health
Hjalmar Nilsonne is co-founder and CEO of Neko Health. The company's about page says he grew up in a family of doctors and had spent his career applying an
- Hjalmar Nilsonne — Neko Health — Silicon Valley Investclub
Silicon Valley Investclub People · Neko Health HN # Hjalmar Nilsonne Founder & CEO · Neko Health FounderSince 2018 · 8 yrsSweden Co-founder and CEO of Neko Health. Previously founded energy-tech startup Watty. LinkedIn Biography Hjalmar Nilsonne is co-founder and CEO of Neko Health. The company’s about page says he grew up in a family of doctors and had spent his career applying an engineering mind to the energy transition before Daniel Ek approached him. They founded the company in 2018. LinkedIn lists him in Sweden. Lightspeed’s investment note says he holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Before Neko he founded Watty, an energy-tech startup later acquired. He leads daily operations; Ek chairs the company. [...] In July 2026 he announced a $700 million Series C ahead of a US launch, after earlier clinics in Stockholm and London. Career 2018 → nowCo-founder and CEONeko Health before NekoFounderWatty (energy-tech; later acquired) Education MSc Industrial Engineering — KTH Royal Institute of Technology Coverage · Silicon Valley Investclub Neko Health Raises $260 Million at a $1.8 Billion ValuationJanuary 23, 2025 In the news · Neko HealthLive Sep 25, 2026 · The Wall Street Journal on MSNPeople are lining up for full-body scans. But are they necessary? Sep 25, 2026 · Harper's Bazaar on MSNThe Hottest New Club in New York Is a High-Tech Medical Clinic Sep 24, 2026 · ForbesIf Health And Wellness Is The New Status Symbol, Neko Wants To Make It Accessible And Fast [...] Sep 24, 2026 · YahooThe Neko scan — Spotify for longevity — is designed to be fast, convenient, and cool. But is it worth $499? Sep 23, 2026 · TMCnetNEKO HEALTH OPENS ITS DOORS IN NEW YORK, BRINGING THE MOST VALUABLE HOUR IN HEALTHCARE TO AMERICA Sep 11, 2026 · Yahoo FinanceNeko Health CEO: Using AI Scans & Longitudinal Data for a Longer Life Aug 18, 2026 · New York PostNeko Health opening first US clinic in NYC this September and already has a 25,000 person waitlist Aug 18, 2026 · Business InsiderThe $500 longevity body scanner from Spotify's cofounder is coming to the US Aug 14, 2026 · The Real DealUnion Square-maxxing: Spotify founder’s firm brings biohacking services to SF
- Daniel Ek's Post - Hjalmar Nilsonne
Image 2: View profile for Hjalmar Nilsonne Hjalmar Nilsonne Founder & CEO at Neko Health 4w [...] 4w Edited Report this post Exactly seven years ago today - I sent Hjalmar Nilsonne a DM asking him to start a healthcare company with me. I didn’t know Hjalmar very well at the time. And his reply was a bit lukewarm - I think he said ”perhaps”. But I really believed he was the right guy for this idea, so after many many meetings about what this could be - I finally got him to agree. That company became Neko Health and it’s even better than I envisioned all those years ago. Fast forward to today, and we’re launching our second London location, just over six months since we first launched in the UK. Neko Health Spitalfields is our largest health centre yet, and watching it come alive has been so fun. We’re not stopping - two more UK locations are on the horizon before 2026. [...] Exactly seven years ago today - I sent Hjalmar Nilsonne a DM asking him… | Daniel Ek | 35 comments Agree & Join LinkedIn By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. Skip to main content LinkedIn Articles People Learning Jobs Games Get the app Join now Sign in Daniel Ek’s Post Image 1: View profile for Daniel Ek Daniel Ek Daniel Ek is an Influencer Founder and CEO of Spotify - Founder Prima Materia and Neko Health 4w Edited Report this post