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Linktree has bought Melbourne rival Fingertip and will shut it down in 2026, with its cofounders joining; the piece also recaps Linktree's earlier acquisitions and the Leibovich brothers' failed ventures.
Also Dealroom·Forbes Australia
Retrospective timeline of Catch's journey from its 2006 launch through Tiger Global's investment, the Menulog and Luxury Escapes deals and Wesfarmers' $230 million acquisition, to Wesfarmers' announced wind-down.
Wesfarmers is closing Catch, the online retailer it bought for $230 million in 2019, citing local ecommerce competition; the story also recalls Catch's venture backers and Little Birdie's $30m stake, pause and rescue.
Also Startup Daily
Little Birdie, a Melbourne shopping-deals marketplace from the Leibovich brothers and Jon Beros, has closed three years after a $30 million backing by Commonwealth Bank.
Perth-built mapping app Snapgo intends to crowdfund equity via Birchal, targeting as much as $1.3 million at a dollar a share, while co-founder Steve Brechany recounts its pandemic setbacks and recovery.