Throne Science
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About
Throne Science (also known as Throne) is a digital health startup building an AI-powered toilet-mounted camera system that uses computer vision to analyze stool and urine, tracking gut health and hydration metrics. The platform includes a Gut Health AI coach powered by large language models that provides personalized feedback based on health data. The company was founded in 2023; John Capodilupo was previously co-founder and CTO of Whoop 1.
Validation studies of the platform are underway in partnership with Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Chicago 1.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Series A | $10M | Will Ventures | Emerson Collective, Workshop, LEAD VC, Salt VC, Accomplice, Moxxie Ventures 1 |
The Series A brings Throne’s total funding to approximately $18M since inception in 2023 1.
What Investors Say
“Longitudinal health data related to daily bathroom visits will be incredibly powerful, and it will be deeply enhanced by AI.”
— Ben Gardner, Will Ventures, July 2026 1
What Founders Say
“We started Throne because we believe it’s inevitable that people will one day measure their health from their waste.”
— Scott Hickle, CEO, July 2026 1