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Oura Ring Valuation Hits $11 Billion After $900 Million Funding Round

Oura has achieved an $11 billion valuation following a $900 million Series E funding round. The Finnish wearable company reported over $500 million in 2024 revenue and expects to reach $1 billion in sales this year while competing with major tech players in the smart ring market.

Oura has reached an unprecedented $11 billion valuation following a massive $900 million Series E funding round, positioning the Finnish wearable technology company among the most valuable private health tech firms globally. The substantial investment comes as Oura reports explosive growth, with revenue exceeding $500 million in 2024 and projections indicating the company will achieve $1 billion in sales during 2025 according to their latest financial disclosures.

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Former OpenAI Employee Launches Worktrace AI Startup with Mira Murati Backing

Angela Jiang, an early OpenAI product manager who helped build ChatGPT, has quietly launched Worktrace AI with backing from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. The startup was in talks to raise $10 million at a $50 million valuation this summer, focusing on AI-powered task automation for large businesses.

Former OpenAI product manager Angela Jiang has quietly launched a new artificial intelligence startup called Worktrace AI, with significant backing from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati and other key figures from the ChatGPT creator. The stealth startup was in talks this summer to raise $10 million at a $50 million valuation, positioning it among the latest highly-valued AI ventures emerging from OpenAI alumni.

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