# Yope

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New Castle, US
- Website: www.yope.app
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 22, 2026)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Founded in 2021 by CEO Bahram Ismailau and CTO Paul Rudkouski in Delaware, US, Salo App, Inc. d.b.a. Yope specializes in developing digital memory albums. The company's operations remain consistent, focusing on their unique product offerings without significant pivots since inception. In July 2026, Yope raised USD 12.3 million in pre-series A funding led by Northzone, with participation from Geek Ventures, Inovo VC, and RedSeed Ventures.

Yope specializes in creating memory albums that enable users to document and share their personal stories and experiences with friends and family. Their core product offerings consist of customizable digital albums that can be tailored to individual preferences, including various themes, layouts, and multimedia integration options. These albums serve a wide range of use cases, such as commemorating special occasions, preserving family histories, and facilitating collaborative storytelling among friends. Yope targets consumers seeking meaningful ways to capture and share memories, primarily operating in key markets such as North America and Europe.

Yope generates revenue through a direct-to-consumer sales model, primarily offering its memory albums via digital platforms. Customers purchase albums on a one-time basis, with pricing structured around different customization levels and features. Specific pricing plans are designed to accommodate various consumer needs, potentially offering tiered packages that include basic, premium, and deluxe options, each with varying degrees of personalization and additional functionalities. This model fosters a straightforward transaction process, enabling consumers to easily navigate their choices and complete purchases online.

The company plans to use the July 2026 fundingto accelerate product development, expand its 35-person team, and establish a new office in the United States.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 22, 2026, $12M — Northzone, RedSeed Ventures, Inovo VC, Geek Ventures
- Seed, Feb 24, 2025, $4.7M — RedSeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Inovo VC
- Seed, Jan 2, 2022, $0.1M — TA Ventures, u.ventures, Kolos Ventures, ICLUB VC, Geek Ventures, Vesna Venture Capital
- Seed, Sep 23, 2021, $0.6M — TA Ventures, Digital Future, Adventures Lab, ICLUB VC, Geek Ventures

## Investors

- TA Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ta-ventures) — Seed
- Digital Future (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digital-future) — Seed
- Adventures Lab (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/adventures-lab) — Seed
- ICLUB VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iclub-vc) — Seed
- Geek Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/geek-ventures) — Seed
- u.ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/u-ventures) — Seed
- Kolos Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kolos-ventures) — Seed
- Vesna Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vesna-venture-capital) — Seed
- RedSeed Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redseed-ventures) — Seed
- Goodwater Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goodwater-capital) — Seed
- Inovo VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inovo-vc) — Seed
- Northzone (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/northzone) — Seed