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Death tech a safe bet as investors see value in digitising last requests

Paul Smith
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The inevitability of death, and the administrative burdens that come with it, have convinced high-profile entrepreneurs and venture capital firms to invest $17 million in digital estate planning platform Safewill.

The company was founded in 2019 and has previously raised small amounts of money. But this is by far its largest call for investment – valuing it at more than $60 million – attracting several well-known names.

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com

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