Elizabeth Holmes's lover raises millions for blood-testing startup
a year ago
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- Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' romantic partner and father of her children, is raising millions for a new blood-testing company called Haemanthus.
- Haemanthus aims to diagnose illnesses using blood, urine, and saliva, similar to Theranos' original claims.
- Theranos, founded by Holmes, collapsed after fraud revelations, leading to her 11-year prison sentence in 2022.
- Haemanthus' technology involves laser scanning of samples for rapid diagnosis, with plans for a wearable human version.
- Despite skepticism, Evans has raised nearly $20 million, reportedly with Holmes' advice.
- Evans and Holmes met in 2017 during her fraud investigation; he lives in Texas with their children while she serves her sentence nearby.