TechCrunch: Oura to acquire AI primary care startup Counsel Health for $625 million

According to TechCrunch, Oura said Tuesday it will acquire AI-native primary care company Counsel Health for $625 million. Counsel’s chat-based medical service was integrated into the Oura app in June, giving users access to personalized advice and physicians when needed. Oura said the companies will expand their partnership across preventive, acute, specialty, and chronic care. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2027, and Counsel CEO Muthu Alagappan will join Oura as chief clinical AI officer.