Anchorage Capital Group
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Oct 28, 2026
Peter SwitzerCORRESPONDENT
If David Jones is in trouble, all the suppliers to David Jones can be in trouble as well.
Peter SwitzerCORRESPONDENT
Now, at the moment, Anchorage Capital, which owns David Jones, bought it from the South African group Woolworths, in 2000 sorry in 2023 now they are sticking by the company and so is the lender hilco which is really important but i reckon after christmas we're going to see news where lots of david jones stores will either be downsized or reduced or closed because they've got 40 stores around the country and the flagship one in the city is fantastic store even today But Ben, things are really changing big time.
Peter SwitzerCORRESPONDENT
I know in Bondi Junction where I go, David Jones has closed down on the bottom level and Rebels in there and a gym has replaced the entire floor.
Peter SwitzerCORRESPONDENT
And that's a sign of the time.
Mike HoskingHOST
Now, tied up with that is in Australia today, The owners of David Jones, the famed David Jones, are in quote-unquote urgent discussions with landlords and suppliers to determine the future of the entire company.
Mike HoskingHOST
So part of the efforts, there's a company called Anchorage Capital.
Mike HoskingHOST
They're trying desperately to turn the place around.
Mike HoskingHOST
Hilco Capital have come to them and given them some money that will see them through Christmas.
Clinton MaynardHOST
for at least the next three months.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Anchorage Capital, they're the owners.
Clinton MaynardHOST
They say the company's directors are in tense, active discussions to decide by Christmas on what the long-term future and the size of the department store chains looks like beyond the holidays.
Clinton MaynardHOST
That could involve closing stores.
Clinton MaynardHOST
We've seen plenty of these stores disappear over the years, dating back to Mark Foy's, Walton's, many classic brands.
Clinton MaynardHOST
And I think it'll be sad if David Jones does disappear.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Now, Hillco's pointing out and Anchorage Capital is pointing out that they're not gone yet.
Clinton MaynardHOST
They're still there, but this funding deal that's been confirmed this afternoon is only in place until December.
Mike HoskingSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now, tied up with that is in Australia today, The owners of David Jones, the famed David Jones, are in quote-unquote urgent discussions with landlords and suppliers to determine the future of the entire company.
Mike HoskingSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So part of the efforts, there's a company called Anchorage Capital.
Mike HoskingSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
They're trying desperately to turn the place around.
Mike HoskingSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Hilco Capital have come to them and given them some money that will see them through Christmas.
Sathvik BilakantiHOST
Looking Glass invests across three significant themes, health, climate, and economic drivers, which covers education, tools for SMBs, and products that expand access, identity, and self-expression.
Sathvik BilakantiHOST
He spent about five years investing from pre-seed through Series C at Deepfork Capital and Anchorage Capital Group before striking out on his own in 2019.
Sathvik BilakantiHOST
Adam's track record spans companies like Transfix, Big ID, One Concern, Carrot, among many more.
Sathvik BilakantiHOST
Along the way, Adam became one of the most outspoken, disciplined voices in venture, someone unafraid to call out bloated financial models and oversized rounds at the earliest stage and to say what he actually thinks a healthy pre-seed round looks like.