DISSH is an Australian fashion brand known for its feminine silhouettes underpinned by an effortless sense of cool. Unravelling designer luxury into refined yet easy-going pieces that reflect our roots in the sunshine state of Australia. In January 2024, BBRC led an investment to continue to support Lucy Henry-Hicks, as she drives the growth bringing new great products and customers to DISSH.

Lovisa is a fashion-forward jewellery brand that caters to woman around the world, with 150 new styles being delivered to stores globally each week. Lovisa spans the globe and is available in over 45+ countries through more than 1000+ stores. Brett Blundy founded the business in 2010, and the company was publicly listed in 2014. Today, Brett still serves as Chairman of the Board (ASX: LOV).

BBRC partnered with Psycho Bunny in 2022 to accelerate the premium apparel brand's retail expansion and strategic development. Known for its distinctive menswear, womenswear, and kids' collections, Psycho Bunny has rapidly scaled its retail footprint through a multi-channel approach encompassing direct-to-consumer stores, robust e-commerce, and select wholesale partnerships with premium retailers.

Best & Less was founded in 1965 and has served generations of Australian and New Zealand families with its customer-centric approach. BBRC initially invested $40m in July 2021, supporting the company's IPO. BBRC subsequently increased its ownership position and now actively controls Best & Less, maintaining a steadfast commitment to the brand's loyal customer base.

Hot 8 Yoga is California’s Hottest Yoga and Workout Studios. Hot 8 Yoga offers a full range of hot classes to fulfill all your yoga and fitness needs. BBRC invested in 2018 to help support growth and studio expansion.

BBRC Private Equity was established in 2018 and since inception, has invested in six portfolio companies across Australia and the United States. We believe in the power of people and culture to scale businesses exponentially so that they can win in their chosen markets. This philosophy has been at the heart of BBRC’s unique investing history since 1980 and inspires the next generation of BBRC investments through BBRC Private Equity.

Plant Therapy is the place to shop essential oils, body care, hair care, skin care and household products. Founded over 10 years ago, it is focused on providing natural living options at an affordable price. BBRC partnered with Plant Therapy to help drive growth in 2018.

Brett grew up in a farming community outside of Melbourne and has been familiar with the beef industry from an early age. He made his first investment into the beef business in 2011, and today BBRC Beef holdings comprise nearly 5 million acres across the Northern Territories of Australia.

BBRC has previously invested and exceeded the following businesses : Honey Birdette, Accent Group, Bras N things, Aventus, Adairs & Universal.

Honey Birdette began in 2006 over a glass of champagne between two friends. In 2011, BBRC partnered with Honey Birdette to help grow and expand their brand to 60 stores across 3 continents. The business focused on developing and designing lingerie with products sold predominantly online (50%+). In June 2021, Honey Birdette was sold to Playboy Group for $439m AUD.

Bras N Things was founded by Brett Blundy in the 1980s as a lingerie retail business. He grew the brand to nearly 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa before selling part of it to a private equity firm. In 2013, Brett and a business partner repurchased the company and dramatically turned it around, improving profitability by over 400%. They later sold the business to Hanes in 2018 for $500 million AUD.

Accent Group started in 1988, as a wholesale distributor based in New Zealand. Since then, Accent has had an incredible journey and fantastic growth. BBRC's initial investment was in 2015, with a further $100m AUD invested in 2017. In 2024, BBRC fully exited the investment, earning an annualized return of 17%+.

Adairs started in 1918, as a family-owned brand and today it is a specialty retailer of homewares and furnishings. BBRC purchased 90% from the family in 2008, and later took the company public in January 2015 (ASX: ADH) before fully exiting in 2019.

Universal Store is an Australian retailer of global street and youth apparel, footwear and accessories targeting 15–25-year-olds that was founded in Brisbane in 1999. In October of 2018, BBRC in partnership with Five V led the investment in Universal Store. Universal Store was publicly listed in November 2020 (ASX: UNI). BBRC fully exited its position in August 2021.

The original vision for Aventus started with Brett Blundy’s purchase of Cranbourne in 2004. Another centre, Kotara, was purchased shortly after as Brett recognized the market opportunity to improve the large format shopping experience. To manage the growing property syndicate, BBRC established a funds management business in 2012. The property syndicate was listed as on the ASX in 2015 as Aventus, which later purchased the funds management business in 2018 for $143 million AUD. In February 2022, Aventus & Home Co completed a $4billion AUD merger with BBRC remaining a significant investor of the combined business.