Ancestry, a leader in family history, has acquired iMemories, a company specializing in media digitization and cloud content preservation. This acquisition supports Ancestry’s goal of helping people discover and share their family histories.
iMemories transforms analog media, such as home movies and photos, into digital formats that can be streamed through its app. With over one million customers and more than 100 million assets digitized in 20 years, iMemories enhances Ancestry’s ability to offer personalized, AI-driven storytelling.
Ancestry aims to allow customers to digitize family media and add it to their family trees, enriching their experiences. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Support: JEGI CLARITY + LEONIS represented iMemories in this deal.
KEY QUOTES:
“We’re thrilled to welcome iMemories to Ancestry as we make family history more visual, emotional, and accessible. By combining Ancestry’s leadership in family history with iMemories’ expertise in media digitization, we’re empowering people to preserve their most meaningful moments and bring their family stories to life in powerful new ways.”
Howard Hochhauser, President & CEO of Ancestry
“Joining forces with Ancestry opens an exciting new chapter for iMemories. Together, we’re redefining how families experience their history—making it easier than ever to preserve treasured memories and pass them on for generations to come.”
Mark Rukavina, Founder and CEO of iMemories
