Theranos
Healthcare & Biotech
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Theranos

Theranos, worked to develop blood-testing technology that would perform a wide range of tests using just a few drops of blood taken from a finger prick, making blood testing quicker, easier, and less invasive than traditional methods.

Healthcare & Biotech

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Founded in 2003, Theranos set out to transform the diagnostics industry by enabling fast, affordable, and minimally invasive blood testing using just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. Led by founder Elizabeth Holmes, the company promised to deliver rapid results for a wide range of tests through compact, automated devices. Theranos gained massive attention, securing partnerships with major retailers and appearing on magazine covers as a Silicon Valley breakthrough. However, the technology failed to perform as claimed, and investigations revealed systemic issues with its science and operations. Despite its collapse, Theranos left a lasting impact on the diagnostics field and inspired a wave of innovation in medical testing.

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Palo Alto, United States

Status

Top 40

Unicorn

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