Memento Exclusives
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| Industry | E-commerce, Sports Memorabilia |
| Founded 📆 | 2010 in Bugbrooke,Northamptonshire, UK |
| Founder 👔 | Barry Gough |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
| Products 📟 | Re-engineered car parts, art, photography, sportswear, furniture, signed memorabilia, simulators |
| Brands | Formula 1 Authentics, UFC Collectibles, MotoGP Authentics |
| Owner | Barry Gough |
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Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | {{URL|example.com|optional display text}} https://mementoexclusives.com/ |
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Memento Exclusives (also known as BG Sports Enterprises Limited, the Memento Group, and TMG Sports Memorabilia) is a British e-commerce and sports memorabilia retailer.[1] Founded in 2010, the company is located in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.[2] Memento Exclusives sells used and upcycled sports memorabilia in partnership with Formula 1, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Moto GP[2] under the following brand labels: F1 Authentics, UFC Collectibles, and MotoGP Authentics.[3][4][5][6]
History[edit]
Memento Exclusives was founded in 2010 by Barry Gough, who had previously worked as a Formula 1 mechanic.[3] Gough created Memento Exclusives to repurpose and sell car parts and race memorabilia.[7] In 2014, Memento sold 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button's car, although without the engine.[8] In 2015, Memento partnered with Oxford United Football Club as provider of framing and memorabilia services.[9] The company has also provided framing services, beginning in 2016,[10] and served as back-of-shirt sponsor for Northampton Football Club in 2023-2024.[11] In 2019, Memento formally partnered with Formula 1, launching the online sports memorabilia store F1 Authentics.[12][13][14] Following its announced partnership with UFC in 2022, Memento Exclusives also announced plans for expanding production and distribution to the United States.[15] In 2023, Memento partnered with Grand Prix motorcycle racing to offer MotoGP memorabilia under the brand MotoGP Authentics.[16] [17] same year, Memento contracted with Red Bull to produce and market Formula 1 simulators replicating the chassis of race cars[18] followed by Aston Martin in Formula One simulators in early 2024.[19][20]
Diversification[edit]
Memento Exclusives diversified into mixed martial arts via a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The deal, which made Memento the official global distributor of UFC licensed sports memorabilia, was brokered by IMG in 2022.[21]
Philanthropy[edit]
The company has engaged in philanthropic efforts in recent years. In 2022, Memento Exclusives partnered with Formula 1 driver Alex Albon to auction his Singapore Grand Prix helmet. The money raised went to the Wat Sakraeo Orphanage in Thailand. The auction raised £84,075. [22][23][24] In 2023, Memento Exclusives worked with Valtteri Bottas to auction the race helmet he used during the 2023 Australian Grand Prix. The money raised went to Save The Children.[25]
In 2023, Memento Exclusives, Formula One, Pirelli, and Ferrari Trento raised money for flood relief in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, as a response to the 2023 Emilia-Romagna flood disaster. The auction featured the four podium trophies from the race, which was cancelled due to flooding, the pole position award trophy, and a podium bottle. The auction raised £247,171.[26][27][28]
In December 2023, the company partnered with Oracle Red Bull Racing to auction a simulator signed by Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez and Christian Horner, for Wings for Life.[29]
References[edit]
- ↑ "BG SPORTS ENTERPRISES LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Firm driven by the power of upcycling". Business Times. 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "F1 Authentics' Icons of F1 auction to include rare Schumacher and Senna items". PR Newswire Europe Including UK Disclose. 25 Feb 2021.
- ↑ "Formula 1 Extends Agreement with The Memento Group, Including Rights to Sell former F1 Race and Show Cars". Licensing International. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ "UFC NAMES THE MEMENTO GROUP (TMG) OFFICIAL GLOBAL MEMORABILIA PARTNER | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ "MotoGP™ & Memento Exclusives sign memorabilia partnership". The Official Home of MotoGP. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ Beard, Jessica (2021-12-09). "'I spent £1m on Formula 1 memorabilia': collectors go the extra mile for a slice of history". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ↑ Pattni, Vijay (2014-11-10). "Jenson Button's Honda F1 car for sale".
- ↑ "United Secure New Sponsorship With Memento Exclusives". www.oufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ↑ "CLUB EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMENTO EXCLUSIVES". www.ntfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ "MEMENTO EXCLUSIVES BACK OF SHIRT PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHAMPTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SET TO ENTER FOURTH SEASON AFTER COBBLERS PROMOTION". www.ntfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ "Formula 1 announces online memorabilia store in partnership with Memento Group | Formula 1®". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ Dixon, Ed (2019-09-13). "F1 teams up with Memento for online memorabilia shop". SportsPro. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ "Pioneering Excellence: Roaches International and the Autoclave Revolution at Memento Exclusives". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ↑ "UFC licensee Memento Group planning US production and distribution centre". SportBusiness. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ "MotoGP™ & Memento Exclusives sign memorabilia partnership". The Official Home of MotoGP. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ FormulaRapida.net (2024-02-24). "Memento Exclusives starts fan campaign via MotoGP Authentics". FormulaRapida.net. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Moxon, Daniel (2023-09-17). "'I found Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel's F1 car parts in a UK barn'". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, Memento Exclusives to Launch F1 Race Simulators". www.licenseglobal.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ↑ "Aston Martin Aramco F1 team to sell AMR24 simulators in partnership with Memento Exclusives". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ↑ Jones, Rory (2021-11-09). "UFC reveals TMG sports memorabilia partnership". SportsPro. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ "Albon Raises An Incredible Amount For Charity By Auctioning One Of His Race Helmets". WTF1. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Albon auctions orphan designed Singapore F1 helmet for charity". www.autosport.com. October 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ Chachra, Tanish (2022-11-29). "Alex Albon raises $119,600 for charity by selling helmet that was designed by orphanage children". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Bottas' Australian GP helmet to be auctioned for charity". RacingNews365. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Imola F1 trophy auction raises £247,171 for local flood relief". www.autosport.com. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ↑ "Imola trophy auctions raise £247,171 for flood relief". ESPN.com. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ↑ TCF, Team (2023-06-14). "F1 Authentics and Formula 1 Raise £245,000 for Emilia-Romagna Flood Relief Fund through Trophy Auctions". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ↑ FormulaRapida.net (2023-12-15). "Red Bull to auction signed Las Vegas-livery sim for charity". FormulaRapida.net. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
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