Looksmart Founder Shares Insights in Adelaide
Martin Hosking told Adelaide audiences on 17 Mar 09 that Australian companies need to model themselves on the frill-neck lizard if they aim to succeed in the global marketplace.
March 1, 2009
Helping SA companies raise over $100m of investment
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January 1, 2009
Neuro Vision Technology's tool gains $500K for US Launch
A pioneering Australian technology that is improving the vision of US veterans injured in Afghanistan and Iraq has received $500,000 from Playford Capital to launch the system commercially in the US.
August 1, 2008
SAGE Advice : what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
In a refreshingly open speech, SAGE Group managing director Andrew Downs told war stories about how he has built his $55 million business from “beer money” beginnings.
July 1, 2008
Ember funding sparks power saving breakthrough
Playford Capital has invested in an innovative SA company, with the potential to significantly cut power bills and associated carbon emissions. The funding will enable Ember to deliver its power-saving breakthrough to market within 12 months.
June 1, 2008
New Investment Manager for Playford Capital
Shane Cheek has joined Playford Capital as its new Investment Manager. Shane joins Playford from the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC).
March 1, 2008
Atlassian Reveals Secrets of its Success
Since its 21-year-old co-founders set it up in 2002, enterprise software company Atlassian has grown into a $30 million-plus company with 10,000 customers, 170 employees and offices in four countries.
February 1, 2008
Playford sells Maxamine stake to Accenture
Australian seed investor Playford Capital has sold its investment in Maxamine Inc. a global company founded in Australia 11 years ago, to international consulting firm Accenture (NYSE:ACN).