Healthtech startup Temple, founded by Deepinder Goyal, has doubled its valuation to $375 million following a secondary share sale and has launched its first employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity programme.
According to Moneycontrol, the latest secondary transaction values Temple at $375 million, nearly double its previous valuation of about $190 million.
The startup had earlier raised $54 million at the $190 million valuation.
The device, currently available in early access, is positioned as a wellness product and is expected to launch commercially within the next year, subject to further validation and product development.
The company has also launched its first ESOP liquidity programme, joining a growing list of startups that have provided liquidity to employees this year.
Healthtech startup Temple, founded by Deepinder Goyal, has doubled its valuation to $375 million following a secondary share sale and has launched its first employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity programme.
According to Moneycontrol, the latest secondary transaction values Temple at $375 million, nearly double its previous valuation of about $190 million. The startup had earlier raised $54 million at the $190 million valuation.
Temple is developing a forehead-worn wearable device designed to measure the body’s metabolic state in real time. The device, currently available in early access, is positioned as a wellness product and is expected to launch commercially within the next year, subject to further validation and product development.
Founded by Goyal after he stepped down as CEO of Eternal, Temple is focused on wearable technology for health and wellness. The company has been expanding its team and product development efforts ahead of a broader commercial rollout.
The company has also launched its first ESOP liquidity programme, joining a growing list of startups that have provided liquidity to employees this year.
According to data compiled by Entrackr, nine startups have collectively bought back ESOPs worth more than $270 million in 2026 so far. The list includes BrowserStack, Innovaccer, CoinDCX, Unacademy, Tractor Junction, Emversity, Cashfree Payments, Plum, and Kratikal.
Recently, travel fintech startup Scapia also announced an ESOP buyback worth Rs 20 crore.
