# Billy Evans and Haemanthus

> Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' husband, builds Haemanthus, a company claiming to be Theranos 2.0 with laser-based blood testing.
- Title: Billy Evans and Haemanthus · WIRED | Shortify
- Summary: Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' husband, builds Haemanthus, a company claiming to be Theranos 2.0 with laser-based blood testing. Billy Evans founded…
- Keywords: billy evans, elizabeth holmes, theranos, haemanthus, raman spectroscopy, blood testing, countertop machine, laser technology, stealth mode, funding, Billy, Evans
- Source: WIRED — https://wired.com/story/the-story-of-billy-evans-and-theranos-20
- Author: Christopher Hooks
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: billy evans, elizabeth holmes, theranos, haemanthus, raman spectroscopy, blood testing, countertop machine, laser technology, stealth mode, funding
## Billy Evans' background
Billy Evans grew up in San Diego with generational wealth from his grandparents' hotel business.
## Evans and Holmes' relationship
Evans met Elizabeth Holmes at a 2017 Fleet Week charity event and was captivated by her.
## Haemanthus company
Evans founded Haemanthus in 2022, claiming it is not Theranos 2.0 with home blood testing.
## Haemanthus technology
Haemanthus uses Raman spectroscopy with lasers to analyze blood samples, a patent granted January 21, 2025.
## Raman spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy measures molecular vibrations by shining light on samples, a technique discovered by C. V. Raman in 1928.
## Expert opinion
UC Irvine professor Eric Potma says Haemanthus has legitimate engineers pushing Raman detection technology forward.
## Funding and challenges
Haemanthus raised $3.5 million from friends and family and aims for $20 million in funding by 2025.
## Regulatory status
Haemanthus claims no regulatory oversight for veterinary diagnostics but faces USDA oversight.
## Stealth mode
Haemanthus operates in stealth mode with private home addresses in Austin, Texas.
## Future plans
Haemanthus aims to create a stamp-size wearable device in three years with $70 million investment.
## Key takeaway

Billy Evans founded Haemanthus, a company using Raman spectroscopy for home blood testing, to avoid Theranos' legacy.