In 1872, Caleb Soul and his son Washington Handley opened a pharmacy store in Pitt Street, Sydney.

On 21 January 1903, the company was listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

[1] With origins in pharmacy operations (of the same name), today Soul Patts owns a diverse portfolio of investments in various asset classes (equities, private companies, private credit, and property).

In June 2021, terms were agreed to purchase Milton Corporation.

[2] Soul Patts' larger investments include: