Elizabeth Holmes

Entrepreneur with Theranos controversy

Elizabeth Holmes - Entrepreneur with Theranos controversy
Born

February 3rd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Founded Theranos, a health technology company that claimed to have developed revolutionary blood testing methods. Raised significant investment capital, building the company's value to over $9 billion at its peak. After investigations revealed inaccuracies in claims, faced legal charges including fraud.

Founded Theranos

Raised over $700 million in funding

Charged with fraud by the SEC

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