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Unlockd hires stoke IPO speculation, but is wary of ASX tech controversies

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The founder and CEO of one of the country's fastest growing start-ups, Unlockd, has said it is still to take a final decision on whether it will launch an ASX IPO this year, as it assesses other funding options and keeps an eye on unfolding controversy about the quality of tech stocks on the bourse.

The comments come as the heavily backed mobile advertising start-up said it had hired a new chief financial officer with previous local tech IPO experience with Catapult Sports, and appointed the former CFO of Seek as a non-executive director.

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com

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