Mirthy
Mirthy is pioneering online socialising for the over 55s, offering a variety of online events and a space to connect over shared interests and experiences. The company was acquired by Rest Less in January 2023.
brand facts
- Co-founded by Alex Ramamurthy and Dhruv Haria in 2019.
- Ramamurthy previously volunteered for Age UK, was involved in social start-ups and was chief executive of The Care Workers Charity.
- Dhruv noticed how his mum and dad’s wellbeing was being affected by increased free time and decreased social circles as they got older and was one of the drivers for building the platform.
Brand categories
- venture capital
- technology
- UK
- exited
Our journey with Mirthy
True invested in Mirthy in 2021 to help support the development of the platform. Mirthy was acquired by Rest Less in January 2023.
brand updates
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