Memo
DefunctYC S20Exeter, GB · Founded 2019 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Memo is a communication platform designed for professionals seeking focused, intentional messaging as an alternative to email and chat tools. It emphasizes high-value messages to reduce noise and help users reclaim time from constant notifications.
Also known as DID · DID.app · Plum Mail
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Memo was founded in 2019 by Richard Shepherd and Peter Saxton.
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Richard ShepherdinFounderRichard Shepherd is a UK-based full-stack web developer who previously ran a creative agency in southwest England. He is now working on Memo, a product aimed at replacing email.
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Peter Saxtonin𝕏FounderPeter Saxton has built web applications, APIs, and infrastructure systems, with focus on distributed systems and security architecture. He previously studied physics and quantum optics, and is now working on authentication technology.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedMar 2021Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Memo do?
- Memo is a communication platform designed for professionals seeking focused, intentional messaging as an alternative to email and chat tools. It emphasizes high-value messages to reduce noise and help users reclaim time from constant notifications.
- Who founded Memo?
- Memo was founded by Richard Shepherd, Peter Saxton in 2019.
- Who are Memo's investors?
- Memo's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Memo headquartered?
- Memo is headquartered in Exeter, GB.