Universal Store Pty Ltd
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Universal Store Pty Ltd - overview
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
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Accessories, Footwear, Clothing Stores, Internet
Website
www.universalstore.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Universal Store Pty Ltd - deals
| Deals Type | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | THRILLS | - | ||||||||
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Universal Store Pty Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Unspecified Exit | Completed | Universal Store Pty Ltd | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Universal Store Pty Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Universal Store Pty Ltd | - |
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