Harris Capital

Harris Capital is a private investment office established in 2016 to manage the diverse investment activities of the Harris Family. Based in East Melbourne, Australia, the firm operates as a family office with a multi-asset investment strategy that spans globally. Their investment focus includes retail, hospitality, e-commerce, and technology sectors, alongside significant allocations to real estate, alternatives, fixed income, public equities, and cash. The firm is committed to supporting and empowering individuals, families, and organizations to achieve sustainable growth and make a positive societal impact, particularly in Australia through entrepreneurship, social enterprise, and philanthropy.

The firm was founded by Geoff Harris AO and Susan Harris AO. Geoff Harris is notably a co-founder of Flight Centre, a major ASX200 listed company, where the family remains significant shareholders. The Harris family also played a pivotal role in the growth of Boost Juice, transforming it from a few stores into a thriving enterprise before a successful private equity exit. Their entrepreneurial background and long-term investment horizon, driven by a multi-generational family mission, guide their investment decisions and focus on conduct, reputation, and legacy.

Harris Capital's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Brickfloor, PremiumData360, and Gavl, operating in real estate services and media/information services. The family has also been instrumental in the growth of a large network of hospitality businesses, including popular brands like The Sporting Globe, TGI Fridays, Fonda, and Varsity, collectively encompassing over 60 venues across five states, where the family retains major shareholdings.

While specific details on the broader team's expertise are not extensively public, the firm's foundation by experienced entrepreneurs like Geoff Harris AO underscores a deep understanding of business growth and strategic investment. Harris Capital also indicates a continuous search for talented individuals to join their growing teams, including those within their family office and portfolio businesses.