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Jeremy Cai

Jeremy Cai

Serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Italic and Fountain

Park City, Utah
Joined July 2024

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Jeremy Cai is a prolific serial entrepreneur, having founded multiple companies including Italic and Fountain, demonstrating a consistent drive to innovate and build new ventures from the ground up. His entrepreneurial journey began early, notably as a college dropout and a Thiel Fellow, signifying a path focused on hands-on innovation over traditional academic routes. jeremycai+3
With Italic, Jeremy has focused on disrupting the luxury retail sector by pioneering a direct-to-manufacturer model, offering high-quality unbranded goods at lower prices. This approach leverages his family's deep roots in manufacturing and his understanding of supply chain inefficiencies to benefit both consumers and manufacturers. forbes+2
Beyond his own ventures, Jeremy is an active angel investor and Limited Partner, supporting approximately 130 startups and funds across various sectors. His investment portfolio includes notable companies like RAMP, Notion, Perplexity, Oura, Olipop, and Hero, showcasing his continued engagement and influence within the startup ecosystem. jeremycai+1

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Jeremy has a deep-rooted appreciation for the ability to tell a great story. barrons

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