# First Beverage Group

> First Beverage Group is a VC fund backing Food and Beverage and Health Care. See 13 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Los Angeles, United States
- Total investments: 13
- Last investment: Nov 2023
- Lead investor: 23%
- Last fund: Jul 2017
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-beverage-group
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/FirstBev
- Website: http://www.firstbev.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Beverage-Group/472887929427270

First Beverage Group is a VC fund in Los Angeles focused on Food and Beverage and Health Care. First Beverage Group advises and invests in innovative and transformational beverage brands. Through its investment bank and private equity fund, it helps beverage companies grow and stand out in a dynamic and competitive industry. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food and Beverage | 10 | 77% |
| Health Care | 3 | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 23% |
| E-Commerce | 2 | 15% |
| Organic Food | 2 | 15% |

24 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding Round | 4 | 31% |
| Private Equity | 4 | 31% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 2 | 15% |
| Seed | 1 | 8% |
| Series A | 1 | 8% |

6 stages tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| William Anderson | Founder / CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/william-anderson-5 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| G FUEL | G FUEL is a company dedicated to supplying its customers with natural supplements which are based on the latest science. |  |  | Nov 16, 2023 |  |
| Health-Ade | Kombucha is made via primary and secondary fermentation, the process that transforms sweet tea into kombucha and significantly reduces the sugar content.Financing the new brewery will be important, Oza adds, because Health-Ade currently is unable to make enough kombucha to satisfy demand. He estimates that the company could be selling five timesmore product, if only it could brew it. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 16, 2021 |  |
| MAD TASTY | MAD TASTY produces hydrating beverages intended to offer cannabis-based sparkling water. They use an effective dose of hemp extract that is low in calories and beneficial for inspiring creativity and supporting the body's endocannabinoid system, enabling customers to expand their bandwidth and keep the creative energy flowing.It was foundedin 2018 and operates in Santa Monica, California. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Feb 26, 2021 |  |
| Q Mixers | Q Mixers is a food and beverage company that makes carbonated mixers, beverages crafted from real ingredients.Its products are available in bars and restaurants, as well as in groceries and liquor stores. Flavors available: Ginger Beer, Tonic Water, Indian Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Grapefruit, and Kola.It was established by JordanSilbert and Ben Karlin in Brooklyn, New York in 2007. | $40M | Private Equity | Apr 03, 2019 |  |
| Laws Whiskey | Laws Whiskey specializes in whiskey manufacturing by milling grains to create a complex sour mash. It was founded in 2010 and is based in Denver, Colorado. |  | Private Equity | Jun 27, 2018 |  |
| VitaCup | VitaCup makes vitamin and superfood infused coffee and tea products charged with a blend of essential vitamins and premium ingredients that never sacrifice taste. |  |  | Mar 01, 2018 |  |
| Project Juice | Project Juice is a food and beverage company located in South San Francisco. |  |  | Jul 21, 2017 |  |
| GEM&BOLT Mezcal + Damiana | GEM&BOLT is a lifestyle brand with a line of fair trade and sustainable Damiana-distilled Artisanal Mezcal. Produced by fourth generation Maestro Mezcaleros in San Dionisio Ocotepec, using traditional methods, with no artificial yeast or chemicals, GEM&BOLT was founded by artist-alchemist duo AdrinAdrina & Elliott Coon. Rooted in thesophistication of fine art, celebration, ritual and plant intelligence the duo are powered by the belief that a positive lifestyle elevates consciousness. GEM&BOLT is fundamentally committed to improving the lives of all of those who contribute to making the best Mezcal in the world. The company aspires to be the most conscious spirit company in the world—with everything we do elevating the lives of the people who make our product, their families, and the communities they live in. |  |  | May 24, 2017 |  |
| Juicero | Juicero is on a mission to help people consume more fresh produce every day. Starting with the first home, cold-press juicing system that makes raw, organic juice with the touch of a button, the Juicero system represents three years of hard work to bring cold-pressing technology (and nutrient-dense goodness) home. It’s all in the spirit ofmanifesting true health, and it’s just the beginning. | $70M | Series B | Mar 31, 2016 |  |
| Q Beverage Company | Q Beverage Company is an cocktail soda maker and also into bottling business. |  | Private Equity | Mar 09, 2016 |  |

10 of 13 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Acre Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acre-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Abstract](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/a-list-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Artis Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/artis) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [AGO Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aspiration-growth) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Bryant Stibel Investments](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bryant-stibel-investments) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Campbell Soup Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/campbell-soup-company) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does First Beverage Group invest in?

First Beverage Group invests primarily in Food and Beverage, Health Care and Manufacturing startups, most often at Funding Round and Private Equity stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact First Beverage Group?

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### Who are the partners at First Beverage Group?

The team at First Beverage Group includes William Anderson (Founder / CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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