Smart ring manufacturer Oura plans to acquire AI healthcare company Counsel Health for $625 million in cash

According to Oura's announcement, the smart ring manufacturer Oura has signed a final agreement with the AI-native primary care company Counsel Health to acquire the latter for $625 million in cash, with the final price subject to adjustments based on the acquisition price. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

After the acquisition is completed, Oura users will be able to directly converse with Counsel's medical AI within the app to receive personalized advice, and can be connected to licensed doctors within minutes if needed. Oura stated that the company achieved a record growth of 153% this quarter, with membership exceeding 6 million.