Why we exist
Healthcare is built to react. We're building it to prevent.
Most health systems only engage when something goes wrong. By then, early intervention windows have closed. We believe everyone deserves access to proactive screening before symptoms appear.
45%
of cancer is diagnosed at stage III or IV
German Centre for Cancer Registry Data, Robert Koch Institute
90%
of heart attack risk comes from nine everyday factors — all measurable before symptoms ever appear
Our approach
What Ahead Health does
A fully integrated preventive health platform
Comprehensive check-ups
A full-body MRI combined with blood tests and additional imaging in a single visit. We developed our check-ups with leading Swiss radiologists.
Full-body MRI
A safe, non-invasive head-to-thigh scan of 30 to 55 minutes, with no radiation and no contrast agents. It checks for changes linked to risks like aneurysms, certain cancers and stroke.
Advanced blood test
80+ biomarkers covering cardiovascular risk, liver and kidney function, immune status, inflammation and vitamin D. The blood draw takes about 15 minutes at a partner clinic.
Doctor review and plan
Our physicians review every result and turn it into a personalised health plan in your digital report within 5–7 business days. If we detect signs of disease, we connect you to the right specialists.
Why Ahead
What makes Ahead Health different
How an Ahead check-up compares with a standard check-up.
80+ biomarkers instead of 15–20
Our advanced blood test measures 80+ biomarkers covering metabolic, hormonal, nutritional and cardiovascular health. A standard GP check-up typically includes 15–20 markers, focused on the most common deficiencies.
- Ahead Health
- 80+ biomarkers
- Standard check-up
- 15–20 markers
ApoB, insulin and hs-CRP included
Alongside total cholesterol, we measure ApoB, fasting insulin and hs-CRP. A standard check-up rarely includes ApoB or hs-CRP.
- Ahead Health
- ApoB, insulin, hs-CRP
- Standard check-up
- Rarely included
Full-body MRI without symptoms
One MRI scan assesses 12 organ systems, including brain, spine, heart and liver, without radiation or contrast agents. A standard check-up includes no imaging unless you have symptoms. 1 in 5 of our MRI scans reveals early or reversible findings.
- Ahead Health
- 12 organ systems in one scan
- Standard check-up
- No imaging unless symptomatic
A written plan with clear next steps
Our medical team reviews your results and turns them into prioritised next steps. A typical check-up report lists raw numbers and leaves the interpretation to you.
- Ahead Health
- Personal action plan
- Standard check-up
- Raw numbers only
Retests tracked year over year
All results are stored over time, so each new test is compared against your own baseline. Retest on your schedule and see the changes you make show up in your numbers.
- Ahead Health
- Year-on-year comparison
- Standard check-up
- No tracking over time
Who it's for
Who uses Ahead Health
Your body changes at every stage of life, and so do the tests worth doing. Here is who uses Ahead and why.
Adults over 40 who want a baseline
Metabolism, hormones and body composition shift in your 40s. A full-body MRI makes structural changes visible.
Adults under 40 who want to start early
Cardiovascular risk factors can develop silently, even in younger adults. The advanced blood test spots subtle changes.
People focused on heart and metabolic health
ApoB and hs-CRP read heart risk beyond standard cholesterol, and HbA1c and insulin show how your metabolism is coping.
Athletes
For people who aim to optimise performance or nutrition.
People tracking their hormones
Hormonal imbalances often go undetected for years because standard blood tests leave them out. We offer hormone blood tests for women and men.
People who feel tired all the time
Low iron, vitamin D or an underactive thyroid can sit behind ongoing tiredness, and each is measurable.
Employers
We partner with companies to offer preventive health check-ups as an employee benefit.
Referring doctors
Healthcare professionals can refer patients to us, and we set up the referral process together with your practice.
The team
The team behind Ahead Health
Ahead Health was founded in Zürich in 2024 by Nick Lenten, Sven Jaeschke, Dennis Hermann and Vega Vinsensius, together with radiologists Prof. Dr. Olivio Donati and Prof. Dr. Michael Fischer of the University of Zurich.
Repeat founders, AI experts, and healthcare leaders
From Google, Oxford, and leading Swiss hospitals.
Co-founderProf. Dr. Olivio Donati
Radiologist, University of Zurich
Hirslanden
Co-founderProf. Dr. Michael Fischer
Radiologist, University of Zurich
HirslandenMedical advisory board
Dr. med. Anna Erat, PhD
Prevention expert, Longevity Center Europe
Prof. Dr. med. Edouard Battegay
Emeritus professor of internal medicine, University of Zurich
Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wiestler
AI for image-guided diagnosis, TU Munich
Dr. Jacob J. Visser
Radiologist, value-based imaging
The wider team
Our investors
Backed by leading tech and healthcare investors
Notable angels
Cody Gakpo
Liverpool FC
Thomas Wolf
Hugging Face co-founder
Michiel Bakker
DeepMind
Stef van Grieken
Cradle
Kai Eberhardt
Oviva
Sara Huerlimann
Zahnarztzentrum
How it works
How Ahead Health works
Your check-up
- Book online, no referral needed.
- Fast for 8–12 hours before a blood test; water is fine. MRI scans have no dietary restrictions.
- A blood draw takes about 15 minutes. A full-body MRI takes 30 to 55 minutes, depending on the package.
- Your health report and action plan arrive within 5–7 business days, reviewed by our doctors.
- Retest on your schedule to track your progress over time.
Getting in touch
- Chat with our team on WhatsApp. We usually reply in minutes.
- Call us on +41 44 797 69 46, Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 CET.
- Email get@aheadhealth.com or use our contact form. We get back to you within 1 business day.
- Book a free 15-minute call with our team.
At a glance
Key facts
- Founded
- 2024 in Zürich
- Founders
- Nick Lenten, Sven Jaeschke, Dennis Hermann, Vega Vinsensius, Prof. Dr. Olivio Donati and Prof. Dr. Michael Fischer
- Headquarters
- Uraniastrasse 31, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- Core offering
- Full-body MRI, 80+ biomarker blood tests and a plan from Swiss doctors
- Locations
- 18 locations
- Customers
- 2000+ customers
- Google rating
- 5.0 (49 Google reviews)
- Company
- Ahead Health
- Legal name
- Ahead Health AG
- Company ID (UID)
- CHE-213.692.684
- Type
- Preventive health company
- Website
- aheadhealth.com
- Services
- Full-body MRI packages, advanced blood tests, add-on scans and blood tests, membership
- Contact
- WhatsApp, +41 44 797 69 46, get@aheadhealth.com
- Medical team
- Co-founding radiologists from the University of Zurich, a medical advisory board and GPs specialised in prevention
- Social media
- LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Our values
What drives us
Trusted sidekick
We collaborate with the best doctors and the highest standards.
Always there
We see humans, not patients. We support you at each step.
Better every day
We learn from each customer and apply it to the next.
Actionably proactive
Prevention only works when you act on it. We make that easy.
Gritty
Healthcare is hard. We show up, solve problems, and ship.
Think big
We're building for Europe, one city at a time.
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