Catapult is on a volatile ASX ride
Catapult has attracted plenty of big-name investors. But for the backers of the wearable GPS company, it's been anything but a smooth ride.
John Stensholt writes on business, news, personal finance and lifestyle. Based in our Melbourne newsroom, John is the editor of the BRW Rich 200 and Young Rich Lists and writes about the business of sport.
Catapult has attracted plenty of big-name investors. But for the backers of the wearable GPS company, it's been anything but a smooth ride.
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