JJ Chai, Founder of Rainforest Life

About JJ Chai

JJ Chai (Jia Jih Chai) is the CEO and co-founder of Rainforest, a Singapore-based e-commerce brand aggregator that acquires and grows DTC and Amazon FBA brands. He is an alumni of top Southeast Asian startups including Carousell and Fave, and also serves as an angel investor.

JJ Chai at a glance

• Company: Rainforest Life
• Total raised: $100M
• Latest round: Seed
• Investors: Nordstar, Insignia Ventures Partners, January Capital, Monk's Hill Ventures, Southern Capital Group
• Location: Singapore, Singapore

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