Jackson Walker represented Batbox Holdings, Inc. (Batbox USA) in securing $7.3 million in Series A funding, including investments from EMERGING Fund and MG Partners.
Founded in 2019, Batbox is a baseball “eatertainment” concept that combines hospitality, sports, and an immersive baseball experience. Currently a popular destination in Mexico, the company’s first U.S. venue will open in Addison, Texas, in early 2025. The Series A funding will drive the company’s plans to establish more than 25 locations in the U.S. by 2030 in areas like Dallas, Houston, Boston, and other major league baseball markets.
“We’re thrilled to have been part of Batbox’s Series A funding round. With their proven track record in Mexico and their ambitious expansion plans in the U.S., Batbox is poised to become a major player in the industry,” said Austin partner Carlos Treviño, who co-led the Jackson Walker team. “We’re excited to continue supporting Batbox’s growth and success.”
The Jackson Walker team included partners Carlos R. Treviño and Michael L. Laussade and associate Rachel Saunders. For more information, view the news release.
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Carlos R. Treviño focuses his practice on domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. Prior to Jackson Walker, Carlos served as senior in-house counsel for a large multinational company based in Monterrey, Mexico. While at this company, he acted as lead counsel in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in Latin America, and also negotiated domestic and international contracts. Carlos also previously practiced at a large law firm based in Mexico City.
Michael L. Laussade leads the firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice, and routinely counsels early-stage companies in connection with capital raising, M&A transactions, and general business concerns. Mike also represents venture funds and family offices in connection with early-stage investments. Mike’s investment fund practice includes the representation of private funds in all aspects of fund formation, regulatory compliance, and capital raising, as well as in a wide range of M&A and venture capital transactions.
Rachel Saunders focuses her practice on private investment funds, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate governance, and securities. Rachel also serves as outside counsel to privately held companies across a variety of industries.
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