投资项目估值飙升数十亿，离职6年后投资经理起诉投资机构讨要1655万奖励

Core Viewpoint - The case revolves around an investment manager, Mr. Tian, who claims entitlement to a project reward after leaving his position at Tianjiu Group, despite the project being signed after his departure [1][4]. Group 1: Background of the Case - Mr. Tian worked at Tianjiu Group from 2017, focusing on a startup coffee brand project which he believed had significant potential [3]. - He completed most of the project work, including due diligence and internal approvals, before leaving the company on August 31, 2019 [4]. - The coffee brand's market valuation has since exceeded 45 billion yuan, and Mr. Tian believes he is entitled to a reward of 16.55 million yuan based on company policies [1][7]. Group 2: Company Policies and Reward Structure - Tianjiu Group's reward structure includes various incentives for project recommendations, with specific amounts tied to project milestones [5]. - The company’s policies state that rewards are distributed based on the project’s success and the employee's role, with investment managers receiving a percentage of the total rewards [5]. - Mr. Tian claims that he should receive 1.655 million yuan based on the project's valuation and the company's reward guidelines [7]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - After his arbitration request was rejected due to the expiration of the claim period, Mr. Tian filed a lawsuit which was accepted by the court on August 27, 2025 [1][7]. - The company has stated that Mr. Tian's voluntary departure disqualifies him from receiving any post-departure rewards [1][4].