Top 10 Restaurants and Bars Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – November 16th – December 31st, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Restaurants and Bars sector over the past month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
PE Growth/Expansion
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- Bardo (Hotels and Resorts), a hotel that supports travelers and guests seeking accommodation and leisure experiences received a development capital from Geolo Capital.
- The Carver’s Reserve, family-owned steakhouse that brings people together through carefully prepared food and a welcoming atmosphere received a development capital from Seven Isles Capital.
Buyout/LBO
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- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment, sports and entertainment company composed of three dynamic business divisions namely media, gaming, and destination was acquired by Industrial Realty Group through a $328.128 million public-to-private LBO.
- Protein Bar & Kitchen, fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in healthy and on-the-go food options was acquired by Chopt Creative Salad Company, via its financial sponsors Silas Capital and L Catterton, through an LBO.
Merger/Acquisition
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- Perdido Beach Resort, a beachfront resort and conference facility located in Orange Beach, Alabama that provides accommodations, dining options, and recreational activities for guests, as well as indoor and outdoor meeting space and banquet facilities for group events, business meetings, conferences, and conventions was acquired by Aurora Hospitality Partners.
Later Stage VC
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- Edith’s, restaurant and eatery store that provides a better dining experience raised $558,493 of venture funding.
- Wholesome International, a multi-concept restaurant development company that offers fast food items raised a venture funding from The O.H.I.O. Fund.
Early Stage VC
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- Real American Freestyle, a professional wrestling league intended to showcase Olympic-style freestyle wrestling with the entertainment of professional sports raised $500,000 of venture funding in the form of SAFE notes.
Seed Round
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- The PicklePort, an indoor and outdoor dedicated pickleball court venue and recreational complex that provides a weather-proof and community-focused facility for pickleball players of all skill levels raised $2.58 million of seed funding.
Angel (individual)
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- Old Vines Supper Club, casual fine-dining restaurant and bar that offers elevated meals, handcrafted cocktails, and curated wine selections in a refined setting raised $50,000 of angel funding in the form of convertible debt.
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Raheem Suleman
Managing Director
Over two decades of experience in capital markets across capital raising, FX, futures, and stocks. Expertise in both business and technical aspects of trading and relationship management. Valuable insights into Asian and Middle Eastern capital markets. Broad understanding of the financial markets, and the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Extensive experience in the hospitality industry, managing multiple properties with responsibilities ranging from capital raising to daily operations. Completed the executive education program in private equity at the Wharton School. B.S. in Economics and Finance from the University of Waterloo. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensed.
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