#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire
Sat Oct 04 2025
Robert Holmes à Court started as a lawyer in Perth and became Australia’s first billionaire. He built his fortune by spotting value in distressed companies, charming rivals into partnerships, and then cutting ruthlessly to create returns. This episode breaks down Holmes à Court’s rise and fall, and the lessons his playbook still offers for investors today.
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/12D9sI-cfOWmQZvImZBOunWtym3LH0TuV0o2nhi4CZr8/edit?usp=sharing
Paul McCartney Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91YLM5l614o
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Robert Holmes à Court started as a lawyer in Perth and became Australia’s first billionaire. He built his fortune by spotting value in distressed companies, charming rivals into partnerships, and then cutting ruthlessly to create returns. This episode breaks down Holmes à Court’s rise and fall, and the lessons his playbook still offers for investors today. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12D9sI-cfOWmQZvImZBOunWtym3LH0TuV0o2nhi4CZr8/edit?usp=sharing Paul McCartney Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91YLM5l614o