Tony Nash

End of story: ASX-listed online retailer Booktopia hits voluntary administration

ASX-listed retailer Booktopia has entered voluntary administration with McGrathNicol partners appointed; the story recalls its 2020 float and the board conflict, executive departures and losses that preceded it.

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Wholesale Investor promotional piece recalling Booktopia's $20 million raise from private investors led by Su-Ming Wong and John Sampson, with founder Tony Nash discussing capital raising on a fireside chat.

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Booktopia seeks $43.1 million from investors to list on ASX

Booktopia has released a prospectus to list on the ASX, raising $43.1 million at a $315.8 million market value, after a $20 million private raise and past acquisitions of rival booksellers.

Online retailer Booktopia is heading to the ASX with a $315 million valuation

Booktopia has lodged a prospectus to float on the ASX in December at a valuation near $315 million, raising $43.1 million while existing holders sell $18.1 million of stock; it earlier raised $20 million.

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Booktopia raises $20 million with plan to become Australia's largest book retailer

Online bookseller Booktopia has closed a $20 million equity deal led by private investors Su-Ming Wong and John Sampson, shortly after acquiring the collapsed Co-op Bookshop, as founder Tony Nash targets retail dominance.

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Booktopia raises $20 million from private investors ahead of becoming Australia’s top book retailer

Online bookseller Booktopia secured a $20 million private capital raise led by Su-Ming Wong and John Sampson, following a cancelled crowdfunding attempt, and had recently acquired the University Co-operative Bookshops.

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“Recession proof”: Booktopia beats the retail blues, looking for $300 million in five years

Booktopia's crowdfunding via Equitise drew only $900,000 in commitments, missing its floor, with the money to be refunded; CEO Tony Nash is now negotiating with a high net-worth investor while pushing growth plans.