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Universal Store Pty Ltd

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Year established

1998

Location

QLD Australia

Primary Industry

Retail

About

Based in Queensland, Australia, and founded in 1998, Universal Store Pty Ltd operates as an online and offline retailer of clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company is trading under Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol UNI. In September 2018, the firm was acquired by BBRC Worldwide, Catalyst Direct Capital Management, and Five V Capital, along with the company's management, for AUD 100 million. The firm as of June 2022 has 78 stores in Australia, and as of April 2023, it is led by its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Alice Barbery, and Chairperson, Peter Birtles. The company offers women's fashion including women’s outerwear, tops, sets, festival outfits, etc., and men's fashion including hoodies, jackets, t-shirts, cargo pants, etc. through its offline stores and e-commerce website. The company also offers shoes, accessories, lifestyle, and gifting products. The list of product brands available on the company’s website is Birkenstock, Thrills, Abrand Jeans, Wrangler, Perfect Stranger, Common Need, Champion, Luck & Trouble, etc.
Current Investors
Five V Capital, Catalyst Direct Capital Management, BBRC World Wide

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Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Footwear, Accessories, Clothing Stores, Internet
Website
www.universalstore.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Deals

Deals Type
Add-on
Private Placement/Follow on
Unspecified Exit
IPO
Buyout
Deal Status Target (s) Deal Date Investor(s) Seller(s) Deal size (Mn) Enterprise value (Mn) Post-money valuation (Mn) EBITDA multiple (x) Revenue multiple (x) Lead partner (s)
Completed THRILLS 26 Sep 2022
Completed Universal Store Pty Ltd 26 Aug 2021
Completed Universal Store Pty Ltd 25 Aug 2021
Completed Universal Store Pty Ltd 21 Oct 2020
Completed Universal Store Pty Ltd 25 Sep 2018
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