# 1000memories

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/1000memories

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.1000memories.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 16, 2011)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

1000memories is a digital platform dedicated to the preservation and sharing of personal memories, allowing users to upload and store photographs and memorabilia for future generations.Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, 1000memories offers a service focused on digital memory preservation. The company has undergone significant changes, including its acquisition by Ancestry.com in October 2012, which has influenced its operational strategy. The company's founder has a history of launching other ventures, although specific details about these companies are not available. In its funding history, 1000memories raised a total of USD 2.50 mn across multiple rounds, with the last round being a Series A led by Greylock Partners, also involving Felicis Ventures and Floodgate. The most recent deal occurred on October 3, 2012, marking a pivotal moment for the company.1000memories.com specializes in digital preservation and sharing of personal memories, offering a platform where users can upload, store, and share photographs and other memorabilia. This service enables individuals and families to create a digital legacy, addressing the challenges of memory preservation and accessibility. The platform is designed to help users organize and present life events through an easy-to-use interface, catering to families, historians, and individuals focused on maintaining their legacy in North America and Europe.The revenue model for 1000memories.com relies on direct-to-consumer transactions, providing subscription services that grant users access to enhanced features for memory storage and sharing. Various pricing plans are offered, accommodating individual users as well as family packages for multiple accounts. The core service allows users to create digital albums that can be shared privately or publicly, generating revenue through subscription fees and partnerships with organizations involved in heritage preservation. This business model fosters user engagement and loyalty through direct transactions.Post-acquisition by Ancestry.com in October 2012, 1000memories aims to leverage its platform to enhance user experience in memory preservation. Future growth strategies include the development of new features to improve digital storage capabilities and the exploration of partnerships that could expand its market presence. The company plans to continue targeting growth in North America and Europe, aligning with Ancestry.com’s resources to facilitate this expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 16, 2011, $2.5M — Greylock Partners, Felicis Ventures, Floodgate
- Seed, Jun 1, 2010, $0M — Founder Collective, Y Combinator

## Investors

- Founder Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founder-collective) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series A
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Series A
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Series A