How fucking gullible are rich people?
The partner of disgraced Theranos CEO (((Elizabeth Holmes))), Billy Evans, has reportedly raised millions of dollars to launch a new blood-testing company that aims to make diagnoses from blood, saliva, and urine, according to The New York Times.
The report claims that Haemanthus' marketing materials, which were reviewed by the Times, include a photo of the start-up's prototype which features a laser that will scan blood, saliva or urine from pets.
The prototype bears "more than a passing physical resemblance" to Theranos' blood-testing machine, which was known as the Edison or the miniLab, the Times reported.
According to the Times, Haemanthus began by raising $US3.5 million ($5.4 million) in funding from friends and family, and despite several investors passing on the pitch, has since raised an additional $US15 million.
nytimes.com/2025/05/10/business/elizabeth-holmes-partner-blood-testing-startup.html
Holmes, whose company promised to revolutionise blood testing with finger-prick analysis, was found guilty on four charges relating to her conduct as chief executive of the blood testing start-up, and not guilty of another four charges.
Her 2022 trial revolved around allegations that Holmes duped investors, business partners and patients by making false and fabricated claims about Theranos technology.
Holmes took the stand towards the end of the trial, claiming that she acted in good faith and was influenced by the allegedly abusive behaviour of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, who served in senior positions at Theranos and was romantically linked to her.
The company raised more than $US900 million from a list of renowned investors that included media mogul Rupert Murdoch, software pioneer (((Larry Ellison))) and the Walton family behind Walmart.
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-12/elizabeth-holmes-husband-raising-money-for-blood-testing-company/105282240