Sam Morgan
Sam Morgan is the founder of Trade Me, established in 1999, which has become a cornerstone of New Zealand's online marketplace. Morgan's entrepreneurial spirit and vision led to the platform's rapid growth, and he famously sold Trade Me to Fairfax Media in 2006 for $700 million. His influence on the digital landscape in New Zealand is significant, and he remains a notable figure in discussions around online commerce and technology.
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Vye started Syos with seed capital from high-net worth individuals, including Sam Morgan.
High-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics
New Zealand· 2025-10-21
Former Trade Me founder Sam Morgan placed 28th on the Rich List with an estimated net worth of $750m.
NBR Rich List: Who are the wealthiest people in New Zealand?New Zealand· 2025-06-08
Sam Morgan founded Trade Me in 1999, which has become New Zealand’s biggest online auction and digital classifieds site.
Media Insider: Trade Me buying 50% of Stuff Digital – lucrative payday for Stuff owner Sinead BoucherNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Sam Morgan is an entrepreneur who has invested in property in New Zealand.
Tech Insider: Nicola Willis offers some venture capital sugar, five go tech in Queenstown, NetComm NZ falls overNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Sam Morgan is an early investor in Xero who contributed funds to Atomic.
Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK as Rod Drury fuels it with more fundsNew Zealand· 2025-04-24
Sam Morgan is a successful entrepreneur known for his early investments in various start-ups, including Xero.
On The Up: The Kiwis who made good in tech and are now backing a new generation of start-upsNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Sam Morgan was blackmailed by fraudsters threatening to post fake one-star reviews across his restaurants.
‘Please leave feedback’: how constant online reviews are changing our brains – and our lives | Retail industry
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01
Sam Morgan founded Trade Me in 1999.
Media Insider: Trade Me could be eyeing potential acquisition of Stuff digital arm, websiteNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
