In a bold strategic move, Strive, Inc. has announced a landmark all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, Inc., along with a major investment in Bitcoin. The deal not only reshapes the medical diagnostics landscape but also positions Strive as one of the fastest-growing corporate holders of Bitcoin.
Strive Buys Over 5,800 Bitcoin for $675 Million
Strive revealed that it has purchased 5,816 Bitcoin at an average price of $116,047 per coin, bringing the total investment to around $675 million. This move boosts the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 5,886 BTC, making it a significant player in the corporate crypto space.
This Bitcoin acquisition aligns with Strive’s broader strategy to develop a robust Bitcoin acquisition platform, according to Chairman and CEO Matt Cole. He emphasized the company’s commitment to blending long-term crypto asset exposure with forward-looking corporate growth.
Merger Values Semler at 210% Premium
As part of the deal, each Semler Scientific common share will be exchanged for 21.05 shares of Strive Class A stock, representing a 210% premium over Semler’s recent share price. The merger has received unanimous board approval and is now pending customary closing conditions.
Once completed, the combined company will hold over 10,900 Bitcoin and plans to expand Semler’s medical diagnostics business into preventative healthcare services. Strive aims to leverage this merger to deliver innovation in health diagnostics while maintaining a Bitcoin-focused financial strategy.
Eric Semler, Executive Chairman of Semler Scientific, highlighted the value this deal brings to shareholders through both premium equity participation and new growth opportunities in healthcare.
With this dual-focus strategy—expanding healthcare services while aggressively growing its Bitcoin treasury—Strive is positioning itself at the intersection of two high-growth sectors: digital assets and medical innovation.
