AB INBEV ACQUIRED MINORITY STAKE IN RATE BEER More than six months after the transaction took place, GBH has learned that AB InBev—through its ZX Ventures investment arm—has acquired a minority stake in RateBeer, the popular online rating site for beer lovers, as well as the producer of the RateBeer Best festival and award ceremony for the world’s best breweries and beers.



GBH discovered the apparent connection when researching other global investments by the company, which were increasingly focused on data, e-commerce, and digital app companies. After two months of inquiries attempting to uncover the details of the apparent relationship (not publicly documented or disclosed), we were finally given confirmation and a chance to discuss the relationship with AB InBev VP of E-Commerce Guilherme Lebelson and RateBeer founder Joe Tucker.



It’s unclear when, or how, the acquisition was going to be disclosed otherwise.



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