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Founder mounts rescue for biz backed by Goldman Sachs, Westpac CEOs

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 22, 2026 • 03:28 AM
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Its backers include Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, Goldman Sachs’ Australian chief Simon Rothery and Westpac CEO Anthony Miller.

Founder mounts rescue for biz backed by Goldman Sachs, Westpac CEOs

The Australian tech entrepreneur behind ethical social media platform WeAre8, which counts Goldman Sachs’ Australian chief Simon Rothery and Westpac chief executive Anthony Miller among its backers, is looking to cobble together a consortium to save the tanking business.

Its shareholder register also includes veteran venture capitalist Roger Allen and former England captain and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, while Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and AFL legend Adam Goodes were among its ambassadors.

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