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JJ Chai

Asia, Singapore

Description

JJ Chai is the CEO & co-founder at Rainforest. He attended National University of Singapore.

Investor Profile

JJ Chai has backed more than 7 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology, E-Commerce.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (71%)
  • Pre Seed (14%)
  • Angel (14%)

Country Focus

  • Singapore (57%)
  • Indonesia (14%)
  • Thailand (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Marketplace
  • Professional Networking
  • Digital Marketing
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Saas
  • Health Care
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does JJ Chai frequently co-invest with?

GB Helios Pte Ltd
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Init 6
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta
Co-Investments: 1
Iterative
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Surge
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Alpha Founders Capital
Asia, Krung Thep, Thailand, Bangkok
Co-Investments: 1
EF
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
AngelCentral
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
In/Visible Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does JJ Chai often collaborate with?

Greysia Polii
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta
Shared Deals: 1
Zenos Schmickrath
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
Royston Tay
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
CW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Quek Siu Rui
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
Robin Tan
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
Ting Feng Toh
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
Wu Wenxiang
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
YB
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
JA
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by JJ Chai?

The Wild Ventures is a sustainable brands, designed for disruption, differentiated by creativity, and supercharged by AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentWildlife Conservation
AngelApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $750,000
heymax.ai

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Heymax.ai gives you a free trip every year via Max Miles.

Affiliate MarketingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Credit CardsE-CommerceFinTechLoyalty ProgramsPersonal FinanceShoppingSoftware Engineering
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,577,158
Needle

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Needle helps founders of rising brands defy the odds by providing them with an end-to-end AI Marketer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MarketingPredictive AnalyticsSaaS
Pre SeedJul 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Evo

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Evo Commerce is an online retailer that sells health, beauty, and wellness products.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedJan 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Aigis

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Aigis provide full stack comprehensive employee health benefits in one easy-to-manage platform.

Health CareInformation ServicesInformation Technology
SeedMay 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
ADPList

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

A community platform where people can find, book and meet mentors around the world.

EducationMarketplaceProfessional Networking
SeedJun 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,300,000
PropertyScout

Khlong Toei, Krung Thep, Thailand

PropertyScout is building an end-to-end real estate technology platform in emerging markets empowering all market participants.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementPropTechReal EstateRentalRental PropertyResidential
SeedOct 20, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,120,000