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Ancestry acquires iMemories to enhance family history

Jul 30, 2025•12 days ago

Acquiring Company

Ancestry

Acquired Company

iMemories

LehiScottsdaleBiotechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Description

Ancestry has acquired iMemories to boost its capabilities in media digitization and cloud-based content preservation. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance user-generated content and AI-powered storytelling. By merging their expertise, both companies aim to make family history more visual and accessible. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Company Information

Company

Ancestry

Location

Lehi, Utah, United States

About

Ancestry is a global leader in family history and consumer genomics, empowering journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With a collection of over 60 billion records and a growing DNA network, Ancestry helps customers discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives.

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