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Irish Times
Smart ring start-up Oura delays IPO amid market uncertainty
Oura, the health-tracking smart ring maker, has decided to delay its IPO on Nasdaq, attributing the decision to market uncertainty. This follows a previously planned public listing, with an expected raise of up to $2.2 billion. The company expressed confidence in its growth, reporting a year-on-year increase of 74% in the first three quarters of the year compared to 2025. However, apprehensions related to rising oil prices, increased interest rates, and fierce competition from tech giants like Apple and Google are significant factors affecting the IPO landscape.
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Published 1 Oct 2026, 13:35 UTC3 min read
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NewsBite reading:Oura postpones IPO due to market uncertainty
Numbers in this story
Deal value
$2.2B
Valuation
$14B
TL;DR
- Oura has postponed its IPO amid market uncertainty.
- It had planned to raise up to $2.2 billion at a valuation of $14 billion.
- The company reported a 74% growth year-on-year for Q1-Q3 compared to 2025.
- Competition is increasing from Apple and Google's Fitbit.
- Market factors include rising oil prices and interest rates impacting equity.
- The decision reflects a broader context of IPO hesitancy among tech firms.