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  "id": 10675648,
  "title": "Oura delays US IPO as fall market jitters deepen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/oura-delays-us-ipo-as-fall-market-jitters-deepen-10675648",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:15:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/oura-delays-us-ipo-fall-market-jitters-deepen-6418336"
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  "account": "Oura, a smart ring maker founded in Finland, has postponed its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) due to market uncertainty, according to a September 29 report. The delay comes as the broader U.S. IPO market has experienced jitters following a strong start to the year, as investors grapple with concerns over the AI trade, Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes, and geopolitical turmoil.\n\nOura planned to sell 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each, potentially raising $2.2 billion at a fully diluted valuation of $15.62 billion. The company, which reached a $11 billion valuation in a late-stage funding round last year, aimed to capitalize on the traditionally strong fall listings window. However, market conditions and higher interest rates are making investors more selective, particularly regarding growth valuations.\n\nDespite the delay, analysts do not consider the IPO window to be entirely closed. Anthropic, an AI lab, is expected to lead the second half of the year for IPOs, potentially debuting after the U.S. midterm elections in November. Oura's smart rings, which track health metrics like heart health, activity, and sleep, have gained popularity, with 5.7 million paid members on the platform. The company remains profitable and forecasts a 90% revenue growth in fiscal 2026 compared to the previous year.",
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        "title": "Oura delays US IPO, adding to fall market jitters",
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        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Oura says it is delaying its Nasdaq IPO due to uncertainty in the market, despite \"strong demand\" and a strengthening of its business since the process started (April Roach/CNBC)",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Oura puts $2.2 billion IPO on hold as US listing market turns uncertain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/oura-puts-2-2-billion-ipo-on-hold-as-us-listing-market-turns-uncertain",
        "published": "2026-09-29T10:59:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Oura delays US IPO, adding to fall market jitters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/oura-delays-us-ipo-adding-to-fall-market-jitters-10679747",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:02:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "Smart ring maker Oura delays US IPO as autumn market jitters deepen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/smart-ring-maker-oura-delays-us-ipo-as-autumn-market-jitters-deepen",
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