DiscoverRainmakers#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire
#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire

#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire

Update: 2025-10-04
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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.


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https://docs.google.com/document/d/12D9sI-cfOWmQZvImZBOunWtym3LH0TuV0o2nhi4CZr8/edit?usp=sharing


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#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire

#24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire

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