Strive Acquires Semler Scientific in All-Stock Deal, Holds 10,900 Bitcoin

Key Points:

  • Strive, Inc., co-founded by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has acquired Semler Scientific in an all-stock deal.
  • The transaction was completed at a 210% premium, valuing shares at approximately $90.52 each.
  • Strive recently bought 5,816 Bitcoin at an average price of $116,047 per Bitcoin, totaling its holdings to 5,886 Bitcoin.
  • Semler Scientific had previously acquired 210 Bitcoin, raising its total to 4,846 Bitcoin before the merger.
  • The combined entity now holds over 10,900 Bitcoin, making it the 12th largest public Bitcoin holder, just behind Tesla.
  • Eric Semler, former executive chairman of Semler Scientific, will join the board post-merger.
  • The merger aims to expand into a preventative care and wellness platform focused on early detection of chronic diseases.
  • Strive's strategies and capital structure aim to outperform Bitcoin long-term.

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