How much funding has Genki Forest raised?

Genki Forest has raised $1.0B in total funding, most recently a Series C round.

Who are Genki Forest's investors?

Genki Forest's investors include Sequoia China, Coatue Management, Temasek, IDG Capital, Warburg Pincus, L Catterton.

When was Genki Forest founded?

Genki Forest was founded in 2016.

Where is Genki Forest headquartered?

Genki Forest is headquartered in Beijing, China.

What industry is Genki Forest in?

Genki Forest operates in Food & Beverage, Retail.

How many employees does Genki Forest have?

Genki Forest has 1001-5000 employees.

Genki Forest

Beijing, China · Founded 2016 · $1.0B raised

Food & Beverage

Retail

Headquarters: Beijing
Employees: 1001–5000
Founded: 2016
Business Model: B2C

Website: genkiforest.com
Total Funding: $1.0B
Last Round: $500.0M Series CNov 2021
Rounds: 3

About

Genki Forest (now operating as Chi Forest) is a Beijing-based food and beverage company founded in 2016 with an internet-first, data-driven approach to product development. The company specializes in creating sugar-free, fat-free, and zero-calorie beverages including sparkling water, ready-to-drink teas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and milk tea — all designed to meet the growing demand for healthy, flavorful alternatives to traditional sugary soft drinks. Leveraging rapid R&D cycles and digital-first distribution strategies, Genki Forest achieved a 400% CAGR to become the fastest-growing brand in the Chinese beverage market. The company distributes its products in over 300 cities and 490,000 retail stores across China and has expanded to North America, Asia, and Oceania.

Summary

Genki Forest is a Food & Beverage company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2016. It has raised $1.0B in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $500.0M Series C round in Nov 2021. Investors include Sequoia China, Coatue Management and Temasek.