During a recent conversation with The New York Times, Tom Hale, CEO of Oura Health, did not address the speculation about the company seeking new investment that could push its valuation close to $11 billion. However, he did comment on the possibility of Oura going public.
“We’ve definitely reached the necessary milestones in terms of size, momentum, and expansion,” Hale stated. “Taking the company public is within our reach. Is it something we’re planning? It remains a possibility. When the timing is right, we’ll make an announcement.”
Oura has also revealed that it anticipates reaching $1 billion in revenue this year, which would be twice the amount it earned in 2024.
Hale also discussed his personal sleep routine, which averages 7.5 hours per night, and addressed Oura’s involvement in data-sharing initiatives started by the Trump administration. Regarding this, Hale explained that the company aims to empower users to share their information when it benefits them.
“It’s not as if you’re suddenly handing over your data to the Trump administration. That’s not the case,” he clarified. He further emphasized, “Protecting your data’s privacy and security is absolutely essential,” particularly if “there’s any risk it could be misused.”
