Meroka Spotlighted by Forbes for Pioneering Healthcare Employee Ownership

September 4, 2025
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Meroka has been featured in Forbes, recognized for its work transforming how independent medical practices operate and who benefits when they succeed.

The article, written by Shimite Obialo, covers Meroka’s recent six million dollar seed funding round led by Better Tomorrow Ventures and Slow Ventures, with participation from 8VC and others. Forbes highlights how Meroka’s employee ownership model is giving physicians and staff a genuine stake in the success of their practices while modernizing operations across the United States.

The feature explores how Meroka is building a sustainable alternative to private equity roll ups, placing ownership directly in the hands of healthcare professionals and staff who deliver care every day.

📰 Read the full article on Forbes:
Meroka Raises 6 Million To Drive Employee Ownership At Independent Medical Practices

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