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PlayUp

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70 people in our graph share verified history with the PlayUp team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Leilani Conroyunlockedknows Winston Giles · together at Bond University
knows the team · via Melbourne Grammar School
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knows the team · via King Edward VII School
×3knows the team · via University of Gloucestershire

PlayUp operates online sports betting and horse racing (racebook) apps in the United States, offering wagering to bettors in states including New Jersey and Colorado. Its racebook product is available across 27 states.

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Founders & leadership

WGWinston Giles
Winston GilesinFounderWinston Giles is founder of PlayUp, which operates online sports betting and horse racing wagering apps in the United States. He previously founded and directed PlayUp Music, a global music rights clearance and licensing agency, and worked as a DJ, music producer, and designer.
DSDaniel Simic
Daniel SimicinFounder
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Chad BarrettinFounderChad Barrett is a former professional cricketer with nine years of experience at the highest level and holds a First-Class Honours degree in Sports Psychology with a specialisation in cricket. He co-founded PlayUp, a sports betting and racebook platform, where he oversees product development and stakeholder engagement.

Investors · 2

Beachhead Venture CapitalSydney · $200K – $1M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Investorlink Securitieslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$25M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2020

  • Undisclosed amountfunding roundNov 2020

    Investorlink Securities (lead)

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  • $25MraisedNov 2020 · 2 sources
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Australian Sportsbook PlayUp Launches In Colorado, NJ Next | LegalSportsBetting.comlegalsportsbetting.com · Mar 2021PlayUp Australia Raises $25 Million to Launch Sports Betting in New Jersey and Coloradonjgamblingfun.com · Nov 2020Australian Sportsbook PlayUp Raises $25 M to Enter U.S.sportsbusinessjournal.com · Nov 2020PlayUp Raises $25 Million Capital For US Expansion - SportsInsider.comsportsinsider.com · Nov 2020PlayUp raises $25m for US launch - Finance - iGBigamingbusiness.com · Nov 2020PlayUp Australia raises $25m to begin US journeysbcnews.co.uk · Nov 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does PlayUp do?
PlayUp operates online sports betting and horse racing (racebook) apps in the United States, offering wagering to bettors in states including New Jersey and Colorado. Its racebook product is available across 27 states.
Who founded PlayUp?
PlayUp was founded by Winston Giles, Daniel Simic, Chad Barrett.
Who are PlayUp's investors?
PlayUp's investors include Beachhead Venture Capital.
How much funding has PlayUp raised?
PlayUp has disclosed $25M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.