Failed 2023

    Cue Health

    Building a business on pandemic demand without a diversification plan is existential risk.

    Founded → Closed

    2010 → 2023

    Funding Raised

    $600M+

    Industry

    Healthcare/Diagnostics

    Country

    USA

    IdeaProof AI Failure Score

    65/100
    Market Fit RiskBurn Rate RiskFounder Risk
    Market Fit Risk
    50
    Burn Rate Risk
    75
    Founder Risk
    25

    Full Analysis

    Cue Health built a molecular diagnostic testing device for COVID-19. Revenue collapsed from $481M in 2021 to a fraction as COVID testing demand evaporated. Cue filed for bankruptcy in 2023.

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