M3 is a registered investment advisor based in Los Angeles, specializing in cross-border advisory services for Korean F&B companies seeking to expand into the United States market.
M3 Asset Management is a SEC-registered investment advisor since 2015 (CRD# 169461), offering specialized cross-border advisory services. Based in Pasadena, California—the gateway between Asia and the Americas—we are uniquely positioned to help Korean food and beverage companies successfully enter and expand in the U.S. market.
Our firm specializes in bridging cultural, regulatory, and operational gaps that Korean F&B brands face when expanding to the United States. We focus on key F&B sectors including coffee & specialty beverages, bakeries & confectionery, wholesale food distribution, sushi & Japanese-Korean concepts, and seaweed & Korean specialty foods. We understand both the Korean business landscape and the American market dynamics, allowing us to provide comprehensive guidance throughout the market entry process.
Our track record includes advising on landmark transactions such as the SnowFox/YO! Sushi merger and subsequent $621 million acquisition by Zensho Holdings, KwangcheonKim's establishment of the first Korean kim manufacturing facility in the U.S. (Kimnori USA), and CoffeeBay's U.S. franchise expansion including their Walmart partnership. Beyond market entry, M3 provides strategic M&A advisory and helps companies navigate the path to IPO.
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