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Memories
A digital legacy platform that helps to bring the most cherished memories to life, and share them with loved ones
About Memories
Memories Group Pty Ltd, operating as memories.net, is a digital technology firm positioned within the legacy tech vertical, offering services to both individual consumers and businesses globally. The company was founded in Australia in 2014 by CEO Tom Ainsworth. Mr. Ainsworth, drawing on a background that includes a role as an Associate at Macquarie Group and experience as a co-founder of the fintech company Resonate, established Memories to modernize how personal histories and tributes are preserved and shared. The platform's conception was reportedly influenced by the desire to create a lasting digital repository for family photos and stories.
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The core business revolves around providing digital tools to commemorate life events and preserve memories. Its primary product is an online memorial platform that allows users to create tribute pages for deceased loved ones. These digital spaces serve as a central location for friends and family to share photos, videos, and written stories, creating a collaborative and lasting archive. The platform operates on a freemium model; basic functionalities are offered at no cost to encourage user adoption, while revenue is generated through premium features. These paid upgrades may include enhanced storage, advanced customization options, and other value-added services. The company also has a B2B component, partnering with funeral homes and other related businesses to offer its digital services to their clients, thereby expanding its reach and creating an additional revenue stream.
Since its inception, Memories has demonstrated significant user growth, reporting a user base of over 9 million across 195 countries. This international presence indicates a scalable model and a broad market appeal. A notable milestone was the acquisition of the US-based competitor, Afterlife.com, in 2021 for $12 million. This strategic move consolidated its position in the North American market and substantially increased its user base by integrating Afterlife's 20 million users. The company has also secured backing from prominent investors, including Carthona Capital and the family office of Australian billionaire James Packer, which underscores investor confidence in its business model and growth potential.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Employees
- 11
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.4/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Social media, Publishing
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Navigation, Social, Social Media, Mapping, Platform
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $0 | — | Artesian Capital Management | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2021 | $20M | $80M | Morgan Stanley | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Memories is 39K monthly website visits, up 2.6% over the last three months. Memories's team grew 10% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Morgan Stanley
Artesian Capital Management
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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