Bawi
Austin, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Bawi was founded in 2024 by Victor Guardiola, Dillon Houstoun, and Jordan Hicks.
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Dillon HoustounCo-founderDillon Houstoun holds a degree in Finance from the University of Virginia and has worked as an operations and finance executive in the CPG sector, with expertise in data analysis and corporate development.
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Investors · 1
Brand Foundry VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $1.5M
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$4.2MraisedJan 2026 · 4 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$4.2MraisedJan 2026 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Andrew MitchellDirector
- Victor GuardiolaExecutive Officer, Director
- Dillon HoustounExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- First sale
- Nov 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Bawi?
- Bawi was founded by Victor Guardiola, Dillon Houstoun, Jordan Hicks in 2024.
- Who are Bawi's investors?
- Bawi's investors include Brand Foundry Ventures.
- How much funding has Bawi raised?
- Bawi has disclosed $4.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Bawi headquartered?
- Bawi is headquartered in Austin, US.



