23andMe CEO Considers Taking DNA Tester Private

23andMe Considers Going Private as Shares Surge

In a surprising turn of events, 23andMe Holding Co. has caught the investment world's eye, with its shares experiencing a significant upswing. At the helm, CEO Anne Wojcicki has sparked interest and speculation by hinting at the possibility of transitioning the company from public to private. This notable consideration, disclosed in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, follows a challenging period where the company's shares plummeted below the $1 mark, reflecting the hurdles faced since its highly-publicized public debut less than three years ago.