Strive Inc., a Bitcoin-focused asset manager backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced it will acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion.
The deal prices Semler shares at $90.52 each—a 210% premium over the last closing price—with each share to be exchanged for 21.05 Strive Class A shares.
Both boards have approved the merger, which is pending standard closing conditions.
Combined bitcoin reserves surge
As part of the announcement, Strive revealed a major new bitcoin purchase:
5,816 BTC for $675 million at an average of $116,047 per coin.
Previously, Strive held just 69 BTC. When combined with Semler’s roughly 5,000 BTC, the merged entity’s reserves will exceed 10,900 BTC, securing a top-15 spot among public corporate bitcoin holders and moving the firm into 12th place, ahead of Hut 8.
Holdings can be tracked on the all corporate bitcoin treasuries list and Semler’s historical treasury data.
Strategic vision and industry trend
Strive’s chairman and CEO, Matt Cole, emphasized the company’s goals, stating:
“This merger cements Strive’s position as a top Bitcoin treasury company. We believe our alpha-seeking strategies and capital structure position us to outperform Bitcoin over the long run.”
Cole also highlighted rapid industry consolidation, with smaller firms being acquired as bitcoin’s volatility pressures balance sheets and market value.
Semler’s business future
Semler Scientific, known for its Quantaflo diagnostic device, pivoted in 2024 to holding bitcoin as its main reserve asset after its stock price fell below the value of its bitcoin holdings.
The company’s legacy healthcare business will undergo a strategic review for potential monetization or continued operation.
Semler’s executive chairman, Eric Semler, will join the new board, while Strive’s management remains in control.
Strive’s acquisition strategy
The Semler transaction marks Strive’s second major acquisition in 2025, following its recent purchase of MSTR True North Inc.
Executives say the company plans continued growth through aggressive bitcoin treasury acquisitions.
