On 22 May 2025, Throne, a health-tech startup based in Austin, Texas, announced it had raised £3.16 million GBP in seed funding to further develop its unusual yet potentially game-changing invention, an AI-powered toilet camera that analyses users' waste. The round was led by Moxxie Ventures and drew in high-profile investors including Lance Armstrong, who reportedly tested the device himself before writing a cheque.
The startup's flagship product is a discreet, camera-equipped sensor that fits inside a household toilet. Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, it captures images of the bowl's contents and turns them into health data, offering users insights into everything from gut health to hydration levels without ever leaving the bathroom.
