Spacetalk facts for kids
| Public company | |
| Traded as | ASX: SPA |
| Industry | Information technology |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
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Area served
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Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States |
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Key people
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Simon Crowther (CEO) and Georg Chmiel (Non-Executive Chairman) |
| Revenue | A$17.5 million (2024) |
Spacetalk Limited is an Australian company that makes cool technology like smartwatches and special software. Their main goal is to help families stay safe and connected. They also offer mobile phone services. Spacetalk is a public company, which means anyone can buy shares in it on the Australian stock market.
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How Spacetalk Started
Spacetalk began in 2001, but it was called MGM Wireless back then. The company first helped schools send text messages to parents. This made it easier for schools to communicate important news quickly.
Becoming Spacetalk
In 2017, the company launched its popular Spacetalk brand. This brand focused on smartwatches that help families keep track of their kids and make sure they are safe. Because these smartwatches became so popular, the company officially changed its name to Spacetalk in 2020.
New Leadership
The company's co-founder and long-time leader, Mark Fortunatow, left in February 2023. Simon Crowther became the new CEO and Managing Director. He used to work at another big tech company called Nearmap.
Recent Company News
In July 2025, Spacetalk announced some good news about its money. The company received $3 million in new funding. Also, its lender agreed to reduce Spacetalk's debt by $1 million. This helps the company grow and develop new products.
What Spacetalk Offers
Spacetalk creates a range of products and services designed to keep families connected and safe. They have different tools for kids, adults, and even schools.
Spacetalk App
The Spacetalk App is a free app that helps you find family members. It does not have any ads, which is great! More than 500,000 people have downloaded this app to help them stay connected.
Smartwatches for Kids
Spacetalk makes special smartwatches for children. These watches let parents talk to their kids and know where they are. The best part is that these watches do not have social media or internet browsing. This helps protect kids from online dangers and distractions.
Spacetalk Mobile Plans
Spacetalk also offers mobile phone plans. Some plans are made especially for their smartwatches, which is perfect for kids. They also have regular phone plans for older users.
Smartwatches for Adults
Spacetalk has smartwatches for older adults too. These watches use 4G internet and have cool features like fall detection. They can also track location using GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks. These watches count steps and can send emergency alerts if someone needs help.
Spacetalk for Schools
Spacetalk also helps schools communicate with parents. Their "Spacetalk Schools" platform is used by about 10% of all schools in Australia. This system helps schools track attendance and send messages to over 620,000 parents every month.
