Geni Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Geni General Information

Description

Provider of an interface to build family trees. The company enables its users to preserve family history; share family photos and videos; celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other events and create profiles for children.

Contact Information

Website
www.geni.com
Formerly Known As
Wikigenia
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 8491 West Sunset Boulevard
  • Suite 106
  • West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • United States
+1 (310)
Primary Industry
Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Acquirer
MyHeritage
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 8491 West Sunset Boulevard
  • Suite 106
  • West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • United States
+1 (310)

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Geni Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 28-Nov-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series C) 30-Dec-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 05-Mar-2007 $10M $11.5M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Jan-2007 $1.5M $1.5M Completed Product Development
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Geni Patents

  • 5

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Geni Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-2118721-A2 A system and method for providing a networked viral family tree Inactive 12-Jan-2007
EP-2118721-A4 A system and method for providing a networked viral family tree Inactive 12-Jan-2007
WO-2008089154-A2 A system and method for providing a networked viral family tree Inactive 12-Jan-2007
WO-2008089154-A3 A system and method for providing a networked viral family tree Inactive 12-Jan-2007
JP-2006070038-A Composition containing tinospora cordifolia and method for producing the same Pending 02-Sep-2004 A61K36/59
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Geni Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel (individual) Minority
CRV Venture Capital Minority
Founders Fund Venture Capital Minority
Valor Equity Partners Growth/Expansion Minority
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Geni FAQs

  • When was Geni founded?

    Geni was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Geni headquartered?

    Geni is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA.

  • What industry is Geni in?

    Geni’s primary industry is Other Services (B2C Non-Financial).

  • Is Geni a private or public company?

    Geni is a Private company.

  • What is Geni’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Geni is .

  • How much funding has Geni raised over time?

    Geni has raised $16.5M.

  • Who are Geni’s investors?

    , CRV, Founders Fund, and Valor Equity Partners have invested in Geni.

  • When was Geni acquired?

    Geni was acquired on 28-Nov-2012.

  • Who acquired Geni?

    Geni was acquired by MyHeritage.

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