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Bawi

Austin, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Advanced Manufacturing

Founders & leadership

Bawi was founded in 2024 by Victor Guardiola, Dillon Houstoun, and Jordan Hicks.

VGVictor Guardiola
Victor GuardiolainCo-founder
DHDillon Houstoun
Dillon HoustouninCo-founder
JH
Jordan HicksinCofounder30 Under 30 2025

Board

AM
Andrew MitchellBoard director

Investors · 1

Brand Foundry Venturesreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $500K – $1.5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Bawi Closes $6M To Fuel West Coast Retail, Foodservice Expansion - BevNET.combevnet.com · Jun 2026CPG WIRE on X: "Sparkling agua fresca brand Bawi closed a $6M funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures. Founded by Victor Guardiola in 2020, Bawi has grown into a nationally recognized agua fresca brand with a strong presence in TX, CA, and the Midwest. Bawi will use the funding to grow" / Xx.com · Jun 2026Drew Fallon on X: "BAWI RAISES $4.1M IN LATEST FUNDING ROUND Bawi Agua Fresca raised $4.1M from current investor Brand Foundry Ventures. The round targets $6M in total funding. Founded in 2022, Bawi offers a modern, BFY take on traditional Mexican fruit juices as a lower-calorie, lower-sugar" / Xx.com · Jan 2026Bawi Closing On $6M Round - BevNET.combevnet.com · Jan 2026Bawi Closes $3.5M To Scale Operations - BevNET.combevnet.com · Nov 2024Bawi | News and Press Releases | BevNET.combevnet.com

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.