# Exclusive: Stripe Alum Raises $9M for Meadow to Help People Plan Funerals Online

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> **Published:** 2026-03-18T13:00:57.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Crunchbase News](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/stripe-alum-raises-online-funeral-planning-startup-meadow)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/exclusive-stripe-alum-raises-9m-for-meadow-to-help-people-plan-funerals](https://spidits.com/timeline/exclusive-stripe-alum-raises-9m-for-meadow-to-help-people-plan-funerals)

## Executive Summary
Co-founded by Stripes alum Sam Gerstenzang, online funeral planning startup Meadow Memorials has raised a $9 million Series A funding round led by Lachy.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Crunchbase News](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/stripe-alum-raises-online-funeral-planning-startup-meadow)**: Exclusive: Stripe Alum Raises $9M For Meadow To Help People Plan Funerals Online — _Co-founded by Stripes alum Sam Gerstenzang, online funeral planning startup Meadow Memorials has raised a $9 million Series A funding round led by Lachy..._

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