Theranos Boyfriend Launches Suspiciously Similar Blood-Testing Startup
2025-05-11
Billy Evans, the romantic partner of convicted Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, has launched a blood-testing startup, Haemanthus, that bears a striking resemblance to Holmes' infamous company. Haemanthus boasts a "radically new approach to health testing," eerily echoing Theranos's claims. Adding to the intrigue, Holmes is reportedly advising the startup from prison. While Haemanthus has secured nearly $20 million in funding, prominent investors have passed, citing concerns about scientific validity and clinical utility. The similarities to the Theranos scandal raise serious questions about Haemanthus's future and highlight the risks inherent in the tech startup world.