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Two tech outsiders tried to sell a $44b tech company. It didn’t work

  • Posted on October 9, 2026
  • By The Age
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  • 1 min read
In brief

Oliver Curtis' ambitious attempt to take a major technology company public through what would have been Australia's largest IPO since Telstra encountered significant obstacles, forcing a strategic pivot. After initial plans stalled with investment bankers withdrawing support, the deal shifted focus to New York markets as an alternative pathway. This high-stakes corporate narrative reveals the complexities and risks involved in taking large tech enterprises public in today's volatile market environment.

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Two tech outsiders tried to sell a $44b tech company. It didn’t work
Two tech outsiders tried to sell a $44b tech company. It didn’t work

Oliver Curtis’ comeback was meant to end with the biggest float since Telstra. It ended with bankers going to ground and a plan B in New York.
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