# Respectance

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.respectance.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 24, 2007)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Respectance is a digital platform that allows users to create and manage online tributes for deceased loved ones, fostering a community for sharing memories and commemorating their lives.Founded in 2006 in San Mateo, US, Respectance offers an online tribute service that enables users to honor deceased loved ones. The company was acquired by its management in 2015 and has successfully completed three deals. The latest funding round was a Series A, raising USD 1.50 mn from Hummingbird Ventures and Solid Ventures, marking the total amount raised at USD 1.50 mn.Respectance primarily offers a digital platform that enables users to create and manage online tributes for their deceased loved ones. This service allows individuals to dedicate a personalized space where they can commemorate their loved ones by sharing memories, photos, and stories. The core functionality includes the ability to create a tribute page that users can customize to reflect their memories. Users can choose to keep their tributes private or share them with friends and family, fostering a community where collective memories can be cherished. The service is accessible from various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones, catering to a global audience. Respectance serves a diverse customer base, including individuals grieving the loss of family members and friends, and operates in multiple geographical markets, allowing users from various regions to engage with the platform.Revenue generation for Respectance is structured around the creation and sponsorship of tribute pages. Users can start a tribute for free, with options available for users to sponsor their tributes, which enhances their features and capabilities. The platform employs a direct-to-consumer model, allowing individuals to easily navigate the service without intermediaries. Transactions involve premium features that are unlocked through sponsorship, thereby providing additional functionality to users. The company's offerings are designed to ensure that customers have access to a supportive environment for memory sharing, thus facilitating a seamless and emotional engagement with the service. Respectance's operational approach is designed to provide value to users while ensuring that their experiences are meaningful and accessible at all times.Looking ahead, Respectance plans to expand its digital platform by developing new features aimed at enhancing user experience. The company intends to broaden its market reach into new regions, targeting specific international markets with unique cultural needs around online memorialization. The recent Series A funding of USD 1.50 mn will support these initiatives, focusing on product development and market entry strategies to better serve a global audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 24, 2007, $1.5M — Solid Ventures, Hummingbird Ventures
- Seed, Jun 4, 2007, $0.3M — Solid Ventures

## Investors

- Solid Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/solid-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Hummingbird Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hummingbird-ventures) — Series A