About CanopyLink

Purpose-built for investigative genetic genealogy

What is CanopyLink?

CanopyLink is a purpose-built web-based software developed by investigative genetic genealogists to assist in unknown parentage cases as well as unsolved cold cases.

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Our Story

Built by genealogists, for genealogists

CanopyLink was created in 2025 by Scott Foster, with guidance and oversight from investigative genetic genealogy experts Cairenn Binder and David Gurney.

Answering the call to create a secure web-based tree-building software purpose-built for investigative genetic genealogy teams, CanopyLink was born ready to assist genealogists with complicated family mysteries as well as law enforcement investigations.

The Team

Scott Foster

Scott Foster

Owner / Lead Developer

Built the CanopyLink platform

Cairenn Binder

Cairenn Binder

Advisor

Provides expert guidance and oversight

David Gurney

David Gurney

Advisor

Provides expert guidance and oversight

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