Spacetalk
Australian technology company
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Spacetalk Limited is an Australian technology company that specializes in wearable technology, software, and virtual mobile network operator services designed for family safety and connectivity. It is a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SPA).[1]
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| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| ASX: SPA | |
| Industry | Information technology |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States |
Key people | Simon Crowther (CEO) and Georg Chmiel (Non-Executive Chairman) |
| Revenue | A$17.5 million (2024) |
| Website | spacetalk |
History
The company was founded in 2001 as MGM Wireless to provide a school-to-home text messaging service.[2] The company launched its Spacetalk brand of family location and child safety wearable devices in 2017[3] and was itself rebranded as Spacetalk in 2020.[4] Cofounder and long-time CEO Mark Fortunatow left the company and was replaced in February 2023 by new CEO and Managing Director Simon Crowther,[5] formerly of Nearmap.[6] In July 2025, Spacetalk said it had secured $3 million in new funding and a commitment from its lender to reduce its debt by $1M.[7]
Products and Services
Spacetalk's product ecosystem includes:[8]
- Spacetalk App:[9] A free, ad-free app for locating family members that has over 500,000 downloads. The company launched its new mobile app in November 2026, with subscription plans that do not require a watch.[10]
- Kids Smartwatches: Give parents a tool to protect and communicate with their children without access to social media or requiring a phone.
- Spacetalk Mobile: Wearable-focused mobile plans for children and phone plans for older users.
- Adult Wearables: mPERS Smartwatches for seniors featuring 4G connectivity, fall detection, GPS/Wi-Fi/mobile location tracking, step counting, and mobile personal emergency alerts.
- Spacetalk Schools: An attendance and communication platform used by 10% of Australian schools, connecting with over 620,000 parents monthly.