MyHeritage
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MyHeritage is a company that helps to discover, preserve, and share family history. Its platform and DNA kits enable users to know about their past and treasure their family stories for generations to come. The platform allows members to create their own family websites, share pictures and videos, organize family events, create family trees, and search for ancestors and historical records.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2003 | |
| HQ | Or Yehuda, IL | Map |
| Website | myheritage.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- MyHeritage now lets you animate old family photos using deepfakery
- Francisco Partners is acquiring MyHeritage, sources say for $600M
- Save £16 on the MyHeritage DNA test in the Eurovision sale
- Apple iPhones, Beats headphones, Logitech speakers, MyHeritage DNA test kits, and more on sale for March 25 in the UK
Key People/Management at MyHeritage
Gilad Japhet
Founder and CEO
Smadar Levi
CFO
Aviram Levi
Chief Marketing Officer
Yaniv Erlich
Chief Scientific Officer
Sagi Bashari
CTO
Russ Wilding
Chief Content Officer
MyHeritage Office Locations
MyHeritage has offices in Or Yehuda and Kyiv
Or Yehuda, IL (HQ)
3 Ariel Sharon Blvd
Kyiv, UA
14 Kropivnitskogo Street
MyHeritage Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2003 |
MyHeritage total Funding | $56.6 m |
MyHeritage latest funding size | $32.63 m |
Time since last funding | 8 years ago |
MyHeritage investors | Index Ventures, Accel Partners, Cross Creek Advisors, Bessemer Venture Partners, David Sacks, Accel, Ambient Sound Investments, Neuhaus Partners, Localglobe, Aviv Raiz, Yuval Rakavy |
MyHeritage's latest funding round in December 2012 was reported to be $32.6 m. In total, MyHeritage has raised $56.6 m
MyHeritage Revenue
MyHeritage's revenue was reported to be $133 m in Y, 2017
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Y, 2017) | 133.0m |
Net income (Y, 2017) | 18.1m |
| USD | Y, 2017 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 468.3k |
MyHeritage Operating Metrics
MyHeritage's Users was reported to be 109 m in Feb, 2020.
MyHeritage Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Promethease | September 07, 2019 | |
| SNPedia | September 07, 2019 | |
| Legacy Family Tree | August 03, 2017 | |
| Geni | November 28, 2012 | |
| BackupMyTree | September 20, 2011 | |
| Bliscy.pl | June 07, 2011 | |
| Zooof.com | February 09, 2010 | |
| Germany’s OSN | February 02, 2010 | |
| Kindo Network | September 22, 2008 |
MyHeritage Cybersecurity Score
MyHeritage Online and Social Media Presence
78.93k Twitter followers
MyHeritage has 78.93k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month and increased 13.6% quarter over quarter
MyHeritage's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @MyHeritage
18.5k
Tweets
1.4k
Following
78.9k
Followers
118
Tweets last 30 days
5.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
61.9%
Tweets with engagement
MyHeritage News and Updates
February 26, 2021
MyHeritage now lets you animate old family photos using deepfakery
AI-enabled synthetic media is being used as a tool for manipulating real emotions and capturing user data by genealogy service, MyHeritage, which has just launched a new feature — called ‘deep nostalgia‘ — that lets users upload a photo of a person (or several people) to see individual faces animate…
February 24, 2021
Francisco Partners is acquiring MyHeritage, sources say for $600M
Genealogy tracking online is a big business, and today comes some M&A news for one of the bigger names in the field. TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Israel’s MyHeritage.com — a profitable site that lets people test DNA and track their family lineage and has some 62 million users — is g…
May 17, 2019
Save £16 on the MyHeritage DNA test in the Eurovision sale
The Eurovision Song Contest makes absolutely zero sense to anyone outside of Europe. In fact, it doesn't really make a lot of sense to those well-versed in the competition. It's full of weird energy, with incredible performances and often sketchy vocals. It really does have to be experienced to be…
March 25, 2019
Apple iPhones, Beats headphones, Logitech speakers, MyHeritage DNA test kits, and more on sale for March 25 in the UK
In this deals round-up we have tracked down the best offers on speakers, headphones, and a wide range of technology for you and the home.
You can save on Apple iPhones, Beats headphones, Logitech gaming headsets, MyHeritage DNA test kits, and more. All the hottest brands are included, and all the …
February 26, 2019
Apple MacBook, MyHeritage DNA, TurboTax and H&R Block tax software, iPads, and more on sale for Feb. 26
We all have embarrassing search histories on our iPads and laptops, but this dad's hilarious reaction to his 8-year-old son's awkward browser history is just priceless. BBQ sauce on what now?
Did you notice the dad's iPad? It really looks like this family could use an upgrade. Luckily, the newest …
February 11, 2019
Avoid Valentine's Day clichés and pick up a MyHeritage DNA test kit for £59
Valentine's Day can really sneak up on you. Our minds are still clouded by Christmas and the New Year, and then in what feels like the blink of an eye, we're faced with Valentine's Day and the prospect of buying a perfect gift.
Sure you could turn to flowers and a nice card, or chocolates, or jewe…
MyHeritage Blogs
May 08, 2021
The Stories Behind Our Favorite V-E Day Photos from MyHeritage Users
May 8, 1945 marked the end of one of the darkest periods in modern history. With the formal acceptance of Germany’s unconditional surrender, Europe emerged from under the shadow of the Nazi regime. Hitler was gone, Germany had collapsed, and the Allies had prevailed. The euphoria and relief felt by …
May 02, 2021
MyHeritage Online Events for May
We’re delighted to share our online event schedule for the coming month. As always, it’s chock-full of fantastic free content from top lecturers and experts. This month, we’re including a special focus on Memorial Day as well as lectures on researching Irish and Swedish heritage, utilizing advanced …
April 29, 2021
A Smart Match™ Connected Me with an Unknown Branch of My Family in Argentina
MyHeritage user Marie Louise Gallay’s 20 years of genealogical research took a completely unexpected turn when she received a Smart Match™ from Argentina. Here is her story: My name is Marie Louise, age 59, and I live in Cluses, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department tucked into the Alps of southe…
April 27, 2021
Enter the #MomsInMyFamily Challenge for a Chance to Win!
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to celebrate our matriarchs with a new challenge! We want to see photos of the moms in your family, going as far back through the generations as you can. The winners will receive a free MyHeritage Complete plan! It’s so touching to see a family photo wi…
April 21, 2021
Half-Sisters from Across the Atlantic Find Each Other with MyHeritage DNA
Diane Ward was adopted as a baby in the state of Michigan, where adoption records are sealed. Her husband had also been adopted, and as she helped him hunt down his birth father (who had unfortunately passed away), she started thinking that she might like to know more about where she comes from, too…
April 20, 2021
I Identified Relatives in a Faded Photo Thanks to MyHeritage Photo Tools
Longtime MyHeritage user Eliška Potužníková, 24, of the Czech Republic, had a breakthrough on a previously unidentified photo thanks to the MyHeritage photo tools. Her experience beautifully illustrates how the Photo Enhancer and MyHeritage In Color™ are more than just fun ways to connect with your …
MyHeritage Frequently Asked Questions
When was MyHeritage founded?
MyHeritage was founded in 2003.
Who are MyHeritage key executives?
MyHeritage's key executives are Gilad Japhet, Smadar Levi and Aviram Levi.
How many employees does MyHeritage have?
MyHeritage has 450 employees.
What is MyHeritage revenue?
Latest MyHeritage annual revenue is $133 m.
What is MyHeritage revenue per employee?
Latest MyHeritage revenue per employee is $295.6 k.
Who are MyHeritage competitors?
Competitors of MyHeritage include FamilyTreeDNA, Helix and Orig3n.
Where is MyHeritage headquarters?
MyHeritage headquarters is located at 3 Ariel Sharon Blvd, Or Yehuda.
Where are MyHeritage offices?
MyHeritage has offices in Or Yehuda and Kyiv.
How many offices does MyHeritage have?
MyHeritage has 2 offices.
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