Helmut Marko invests in AI startup for posthumous messaging

Helmut Marko, the former Red Bull Racing consultant, has invested in Lebensstimmen (operating internationally as Words That Remain), an Austrian startup developing artificial intelligence technology to transmit personal messages after a person's death.

The platform aims to allow users to prepare messages and digital avatars that can be delivered to family and friends under specific circumstances, including the possibility of a digital avatar addressing attendees during a funeral. The service is designed to preserve personal memories for future generations, allowing users to determine who receives their content and when.

Presented officially in Vienna, the project involves technical and legal experts to manage the sensitive nature of the material. While the specific investment amount was not disclosed, the company intends to launch its services internationally within the first three months of 2027.