Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation, LLC · 1 week ago
Investment Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAsahi Group Beverages & Innovation, LLC is an investment fund launched in 2023 by Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. They are seeking an Investment Manager to join their investment team, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in innovative beverage startups.
Food Production
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Kristen Bareuther
Responsibilities
Analyze consumer, category, and market trends to develop investment theses
Identify high-potential startup targets and proactively build deal flow
Build and maintain relationships across VC and startup communities to support pipeline development and company visibility
Determine the qualitative and quantitative information required at each diligence stage
Develop financial forecasts, valuation models, and sensitivity analyses
Provide recommendations on deal structure, supported by cap table analysis, returns modeling, and strategic fit
Prepare comprehensive investment cases and present recommendations to the Investment Committee
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align proposed investments with long-term strategic objectives
Monitor portfolio company performance and serve as Board Observer or Board Director as appropriate
Build strong working relationships with founders and investor partners
Support strategic and operational planning with portfolio teams to drive long-term growth
Qualification
Required
MBA from a top-tier program (or equivalent experience in investment or strategy roles)
3–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or operating roles in CPG or beverage alcohol
Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
Understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, especially early- and growth-stage investing (corporate docs, NVCA templates)
Familiarity with the food and beverage industry, including beverage alcohol (e.g., regulatory frameworks such as three tier system, distribution models, consumer trends)
Deep interest in consumer trends and innovation in the beverage space
Experience in or exposure to venture capital, corporate strategy, or innovation teams is a plus
Experience operating in international educational or business environments is a plus
Benefits
Highly attractive compensation and benefits package.
Company
Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation, LLC
Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation, LLC, is an Investment Fund launched in 2023 by Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase