In June 2017, it was revealed that Anheuser-Busch InBev had acquired a minority stake in RateBeer via the incubator ZX Ventures. This purchase led to concerns that the company had a conflict of interest, citing that the site could present bias towards Anheuser-Busch InBev brands, that there was a lack of transparency over the role of the company's investment, and that it could potentially gain access to customer data.
In June 2017, it was made public that Anheuser-Busch InBev had invested in RateBeer through ZX Ventures. This move raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, citing the site's possible bias towards Anheuser-Busch InBev brands, lack of transparency regarding its investment, and potential access to customer data.