MyHeritage

Genetic Ancestry Research Platform

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by Francisco Partners
Acquired Or Yehuda Founded 2003
Total raised
$49.0M
Last: Series E 2012-11
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2003
Headcount
548
HQ
Or Yehuda
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

MyHeritage is a discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage enables users to discover their past and empower their future. MyHeritage DNA is one of the worlds largest consumer DNA databases, with 5.2 million customers. Since 2020, MyHeritage has been home to some of the worlds most advanced AI technologies for animating, repairing, enhancing, and colorizing historical photos.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $49.0M total

2012-11
Series E $25.0M
2008-09
Series D $15.0M
2007-07
Series C $4.0M
2006-11
Series B $3.0M
2004-01
Series A $2.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

Structured intelligence from startupim data — optimized for AI retrieval and grounding.

When was MyHeritage acquired and by whom?
MyHeritage was acquired by Francisco Partners in February 2021.
What was MyHeritage's last reported funding round?
MyHeritage's last reported funding round was a Series E in November 2012, raising $25 million. Lead investors included Cross Creek, Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Accel, and Vintage Investment Partners. For a full financing history, please refer to startupim.
How many employees does MyHeritage currently have?
MyHeritage has 548 employees, falling into the 500+ employee bucket.
What significant product feature did MyHeritage release in November 2022?
In November 2022, MyHeritage released AI Time Machine™, a feature that allows users to transform themselves into historical figures using everyday photos.
What was a notable partnership MyHeritage announced in November 2021?
In November 2021, MyHeritage partnered with Expedia to inspire heritage travel.
What acquisition did MyHeritage announce in August 2021?
In August 2021, MyHeritage announced its intention to acquire 90% of Filae.
What was MyHeritage's involvement in COVID-19 testing in Israel during 2020?
In 2020, MyHeritage inked a deal with the Israeli Defense Ministry to increase COVID-19 testing. They also hired 150 employees to set up a coronavirus testing lab in Israel and donated 66,000 swabs. However, in April 2020, Israel's Ministry of Health shelved MyHeritage's Covid-19 Testing Lab.
What was a major data security incident MyHeritage experienced in June 2018?
In June 2018, MyHeritage experienced a security breach that leaked details of over 92 million users.
What was MyHeritage's total funding raised before its acquisition?
MyHeritage raised a total of $49,000,000 USD before its acquisition.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Artificial IntelligenceImage RecognitionGenerative AIBiologicalsGenesPlatforms & InterfacesWebMobile
Target customers
ConsumersDemographics & Family
Business model
B2GB2CB2B2C

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

web-platformphoto-sharingsocial-mediafamilysocial-networksmobile-applicationssocial-platformgeneticscontent-sharingpersonalization