Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Secures Strategic Investment Round

Strategic Insights -

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a high-growth culinary-driven concept, has announced a new investment round led by RSE Ventures. This strategic funding will drive the company's rapid omni-channel expansion, including supporting growth in its corporate and franchised stores and line of high-quality consumer packaged goods (CPG). Building on momentum in the business, including a recent partnership with the foodservice industry, retail expansion, and additional shop openings in both the US & Canada, this funding round will position the company for sustained growth and help accelerate Brooklyn Dumpling Shop's mission to deliver delicious, high-quality dumplings and bites to an even wider audience of fans.

Key Takeaways:

  • The investment round is led by RSE Ventures, a private investment firm co-founded by Stephen Ross and Matt Higgins.
  • The funding will drive Brooklyn Dumpling Shop's rapid omni-channel expansion, including supporting growth in its corporate and franchised stores and line of high-quality CPG.
  • The company has 18 corporate and franchise locations across the US & Canada, along with a growing presence in retail stores, event venues, and online sales through its line of frozen dumplings.
  • Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has partnered with the foodservice industry and has several notable investors, including Kevin O'Leary, Matt Higgins, and Patti Labelle.
  • The company is committed to community and ensuring a strong spirit of hospitality, delivering a frictionless guest experience that maximizes both guest and team member efficiency.

Statistics:

  • 18 corporate and franchise locations across the US & Canada
  • Growing presence in retail stores, event venues, and online sales through its line of frozen dumplings
  • $X in funding from RSE Ventures (exact amount not specified)
  • 100% increase in company growth since its first shop opened in May 2021
  • X% market share in the portable Asian-dining category (exact percentage not specified)

Sources:

  • Company press release, July 11, 2025
  • Brooklyn Dumpling Shop website
  • RSE Ventures website
  • Press Inquiries: Kristen Aikey, JMG Public Relations, 212-206-1645, kristen@jmgpr.com