RSE Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in &pizza

October 26, 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 &pizza, the Washington, DC-based, fast-casual pizza restaurant group.

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 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.