Longevity Startups: Are we really getting closer to living 120 years?

Currently, a wave of startups has emerged with one bold ambition: extending human life well beyond what we’ve ever known. Backed by billionaires, scientists, and technologists, these longevity startups are researching everything from gene editing and cellular repair to anti-aging drugs and personalized health tracking. The idea sounds futuristic perhaps even far-fetched but are we really on the path of living to 120?

The science behind longevity is progressing, no doubt. Researchers are learning how aging works at the cellular level, and breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and AI-driven diagnostics are happening faster than ever. Some companies are even testing treatments that could delay age-related diseases or slow biological aging altogether. But while the hype is strong, real results take time. Living longer doesn’t just mean adding years into our lives, it means adding healthy, meaningful ones. For now, most of what’s being promised is still in the early stages.

The dream of reaching 120 may not be fiction forever. But instead of chasing immortality, these startups might end up helping us live healthier and better in the years we already have. And maybe, that’s the real win.