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From Oura to Nucu: Finnish Co-Founder’s Next Bet in Sleep Tech

What most people don’t know: Oura Ring's co-founder and former CEO now has another company, Nucu, focused on baby sleep.

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Ritwik Pavan
Sep 23, 2025
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Oura is supposedly raising $875 million at an $11 billion valuation. That is more than double its $5 billion mark from late 2024.

The growth is absurd. Oura has sold 5.5 million rings, up from 2.5 million just a year ago.

Revenue hit $500 million in 2024 and is projected to pass $1 billion in 2025, with forecasts of $1.5 billion in 2026.

Oura has become …

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