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Strive to Acquire Semler Scientific in $1.34 Billion All-Stock Deal, Creating 10,900-Bitcoin Treasury

The agreement delivers roughly a 210% premium to Semler shareholders, signaling a pivot to preferred‑equity financing for future Bitcoin accumulation.

Overview

  • Semler shareholders are set to receive 21.04 Strive Class A shares per Semler share, valuing Semler at about $90.52 per share and roughly $1.34 billion.
  • Strive disclosed a purchase of 5,816 Bitcoin for $675 million at an average price of $116,047, bringing its own holdings to approximately 5,886 BTC.
  • The combined company would control more than 10,900 BTC, placing it among the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries globally, around 12th by current rankings.
  • Strive’s leadership and board will remain in place, with Semler Scientific executive chairman Eric Semler joining the combined board.
  • The company plans to fund future Bitcoin purchases with a “preferred equity only” model and will evaluate monetization or repositioning of Semler’s diagnostics business.