Chris Peters

Quad Lock, Australian phone case innovator, sold to Thule in $500 million deal

Sweden's Thule is buying Melbourne phone-mount maker Quad Lock in a $500 million deal; Quadrant Private Equity and the founders are selling their stakes. The piece recalls Quad Lock's crowdfunding start and Smart50 appearances.

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45. Quad Lock

SmartCompany's Smart50 Awards 2022 profile ranks Quad Lock 45th, citing $106.15 million revenue, 20% growth, South Yarra headquarters, and a new CEO appointment as the smartphone-mount maker pushes into lifestyle branding.

The best way to achieve great scale according to Quad Lock co-founder Rob Ward? Step aside

Quad Lock co-founder Rob Ward hands the CEO role to former Nike executive Andrew Poole, becoming chief growth officer, as the Melbourne phone-mount maker marks ten years and passes $100 million in sales.

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“Something bigger than ourselves”: Melbourne startup Quad Lock sells a majority stake

Quad Lock agrees to sell a majority stake to Quadrant Growth Fund, whose sixth deal since closing a $400 million fund; the deal covers parent brand Annex Products.