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Theranos

Logo: Theranos, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

American health-technology company

Theranos Inc. was an American privately held corporation that was touted as a breakthrough health technology company.² It was founded by Elizabeth Holmes.¹ Its chief executive is Elizabeth Holmes.¹ It ceased to exist in 2018.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2003Founded¹

Industryhealth care, medical technology¹
HeadquartersPalo Alto¹
Legal formprivately held company¹

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Theranos Inc. was an American privately held corporation that was touted as a breakthrough health technology company.²

The story

Founded by Elizabeth Holmes in 2003.¹

Leadership

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FounderElizabeth Holmes¹
Chief executive officerElizabeth Holmes¹

Products and brands

blood test

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

Sep 2018Dissolved Dissolved¹
2003Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataTheranos on Wikidata
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WikipediaTheranos on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsTheranos logo by Theranos, Public domain