Oura is a Finnish health technology company founded in 2014 by Petteri Laakso, Markku Kangasharju, and Juha Laukkanen. Based in Oulu with offices in San Francisco, Oura develops smart rings that continuously track sleep, activity, readiness, and other biometric data, providing users with personalized health insights grounded in scientific research. The company serves health-conscious individuals, athletes, and researchers seeking non-invasive continuous health monitoring. Oura went public in 2021 through a SPAC merger and has expanded its platform with additional metrics and research partnerships. The company operates at the intersection of consumer wellness and serious health science, positioning itself as a leader in wearable health technology and biometric data analytics for both personal wellness and clinical research.
Oura operates with a data-driven, science-first culture where decisions are grounded in research and rigorous analysis. The company brings Finnish workplace norms of autonomy, flexibility, and work-life balance to a global scale, while fostering a wellness-focused environment that extends to employee experience and company values. As a publicly traded health tech company, Oura attracts individuals passionate about health innovation and the practical applications of biometric data. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration across time zones, and a shared mission to democratize access to personal health insights through wearable technology.
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