Ultrahuman’s Ring Under Fire, A New Unicorn & More

The Tussle Over The Ring

Indian healthtech startup Ultrahuman is at the centre of a patent battle with Oura, the Finnish-American maker of smart rings. A preliminary ruling by the US International Trade Commission earlier this year found that Ultrahuman’s Ring Air infringes several of Oura’s patents. 

If the ruling stands, Ultrahuman may be banned from importing its smart ring into the US, its biggest market.

What’s The Matter? Founded in 2019 by ex-Zomato execs Mohit Kumar and Vatsal Singhal, Ultrahuman gained traction globally with…