Pedestrian co-founders make their 2018 AFR Young Rich List debut

Josie Tutty

October 26, 2018 9:50

Pedestrian TV co-founders Chris Wirasinha and Oscar Martin have made their debut on the 2018 AFR Young Rich List, with a wealth of $26m apiece.

This year, Nine Entertainment scooped up the remaining 40 percent stake in Wirasinha and Martin’s millennial news website Pedestrian TV. In 2015, Nine bought a 60% stake in the business for a rumoured $10 million.

Wirasinha (L) and Martin (R) in the early days. Source: Pedestrian TV

Since the 2015 sale, the pair have expanded the business with a younger version of Pedestrian TV, Pez, and a number of new verticals which brands could align with, including Pedestrian Pets and Pedestrian Home.

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Josie Tutty

Josie Tutty was Mumbrella's deputy editor. She worked on the publication between 2017 and 2019. She's previously written and edited in the UK for Jungle Creations and Trinity Mirror.

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2 COMMENTS

Jack D 26 Oct 18

What about posting a ‘Happy List’ that isn’t revolved around wealth?

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Wow 26 Oct 18

Theee guys have always been overly and unassuming. I started my business the same time as them. Hmmmmm

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