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UnitedHealth Group
Help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is a leading diversified health and well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. The company operates primarily in the healthcare sector, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employers, and government entities. UHG provides health benefits and services through its two main business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum.
UnitedHealthcare offers health benefit plans and services to individuals and employers, as well as Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. This segment focuses on providing comprehensive health insurance coverage, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans. It serves a broad client base, from individuals seeking personal health insurance to large corporations looking to provide employee benefits.
Optum, on the other hand, is a health services platform that leverages technology and data to improve healthcare delivery. It provides services such as pharmacy care, healthcare consulting, and data analytics. Optum serves healthcare providers, payers, and government entities, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems.
UHG operates in a highly competitive market, focusing on the U.S. healthcare sector but also extending its reach globally. The company’s business model revolves around providing health insurance and health services, making money primarily through premiums paid by insured members and fees for services rendered by Optum.
UHG is also committed to social responsibility, actively engaging in charitable contributions and volunteer work to build healthier communities. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.
In summary, UnitedHealth Group is a major player in the healthcare industry, offering a wide range of health benefits and services to various clients, and generating revenue through insurance premiums and service fees.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1980
- Headquarters
- Eden Prairie, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1984
- Employees
- 92,861
- Open positions
- 553
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sector
- Health, Telemedicine, Outside Tech, Silver Economy, elderly care
- Investment activity
- 20 companies, latest Oct 2023
- Capital deployed
- $42M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Aug 2025 | $1.6B | — | Berkshire Hathaway | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Jun 2025 | $3B | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for UnitedHealth Group is 1M monthly website visits, down 16.7% over the last three months. UnitedHealth Group's team declined 18.8% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Peak Asset Management
Berkshire Hathaway
Other known investors1 additional known investor
KB Securities
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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