RSE Ventures Completes Series A Funding Round in Milk Bar

November 09, 2017

New York - Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented venture investment firm RSE Ventures on their recent strategic investment in Milk Bar, the award-winning bakery and dessert brand. The new funding will be used to further Milk Bar's growth into new markets, and marks the brand's first outside investment following nine years of steady and profitable growth.

RSE Ventures was founded to back forward-thinking entrepreneurs in the sports, media and entertainment industries. Stephen Ross is the Chairman and Founder of the global real estate firm Related Companies and principal owner of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. RSE Ventures also maintains a strategic position in David Chang’s Momofuku restaurant group.

The Paul Hastings team was led by Corporate partner Stefan dePozsgay and also included associates Jordan Goldman and Brooke Schachner. The team has previously represented RSE Ventures in its investment in &pizza; the acquisition of a significant interest in the Momofuku Restaurant Group and the Fuku fast-casual restaurant chain; its significant equity investments in Vayner Media, a marketing firm, and the financing of Vayner Media’s acquisition of PureWow; and the strategic partnership between portfolio companies Relevent Sports and Catalyst Media Group with respect to the International Champions Cup soccer tournament.

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear—to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms.