750 investments. 5 unicorns. 3 public listings.
We back deeply technical researchers, engineers and domain experts with real differentiation in what they build. Sector agnostic, always building for the enterprise, with AI and deep tech leading the way, alongside health, data, security, financial services and more.
In their own words.
How founders built with Alchemist, from first pilot to enterprise customers.
“You have to expose yourself to luck.”
Drones that land and recharge on power lines. Alchemist matched the team with an advisor who led inspection tech at Siemens Energy, and three utilities across Germany and Norway signed on.
“It turned from a hobby and a cool project into a responsibility.”
Offline messaging over Bluetooth mesh, with 12M+ downloads and United Nations deployments in five countries. Alchemist mentors guided the move to an enterprise SDK.
“I would credit Alchemist with really helping us grow and accelerate a business and understand where the pitfalls lie.”
Patented drone hardware that detects cell phones for public safety teams. 116 public safety agencies joined its early access program.
“Real founder success stories don't happen in six months. They happen over the course of years.”
That's why Alchemist is built to accompany startups through all of it.
Founders from 60+ countries.
40,000 mentors and operators around the world, all of it open to every founder we back.
Quantum computers and superconducting quantum processors, delivered through the cloud.
The feature management platform that helps engineering teams ship software faster and safer.
Planning software that helps military and government leaders plan and decide faster.
A cross-channel engagement platform for marketers and product teams, now backed by a $280M Series F.
Data and programmatic media consultancy, acquired by S4 Capital.
API analytics and monetization, acquired by WSO2.
The portfolio.
What Our Founders Say
Our earliest supporter.
Alchemist was our earliest supporter, and has been with us every step of the way. Their team was extremely helpful in teaching us how to build a sales engine, as well as run a great fundraising process.
It will challenge you, grow you.
Alchemist will surprise you in the best possible ways. It will challenge you, grow you, and ultimately make you and your company stronger in ways that matter most.
Alchemist does a phenomenal job.
Alchemist does a phenomenal job showing deeptech STEM founders what they need to do to build a business that solves real needs for customers.
Over 8 PoCs.
We secured over 8 PoCs with the help of the Alchemist program.
The experience has been exceptional.
We recently raised $1M from Alchemist Doha, and the experience has been exceptional. Their professionalism, empathy and expertise in advanced technologies, combined with a strong understanding of both the MENA and North American markets, clearly set them apart.
It sped us up about ten times.
Three months went by really quickly. It sped us up about ten times. The coaching was excellent, and having such a structured program that we could build towards Demo Day really helped us.
Investors and partners we would not have otherwise connected with.
We met several potential key investors, partners, SMEs, and founders, who we would not have otherwise connected with.
A turning point for us.
Alchemist was a turning point for us as founders and as a company. … I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
The beauty is the people.
The beauty of the Alchemist program is the people. Everyone has been so nice and helpful.
Accountability was key.
The regular check-ins provided a necessary structure… and this accountability was key to establishing a clear direction.
Hands-on strategic support.
Alchemist Doha has been a highly impactful partner in WeRover’s regional expansion. Beyond investment, their team provided hands-on strategic support, meaningful introductions and continuous guidance that helped us scale with clarity and confidence.
Highly bespoke to us.
With such a small, curated group, it has been highly bespoke to us, which is invaluable. The mentors have been really supportive.
Customer development support was outstanding.
The customer development support was outstanding and we obtained a number of excellent interviewees.
Exceptional support.
The Alchemist team and mentors offer exceptional support and a friendly environment, facilitating valuable networking opportunities and meaningful connections.
A partner for breakthrough platforms.
Alchemist Doha supports first-principles thinking, long-term vision and rigorous scientific execution. We consider them a partner who helps us build breakthrough platforms with global impact.
Engaging discussions with global mentors.
We had engaging discussions with global mentors visiting Japan, and exchanged ideas for future business opportunities.
More than just lectures.
People who are involved in the Market Discovery course are all great, and it was more than just lectures and creation of business opportunities.
Building something for the enterprise?
We back a select group of founders each year and would love to meet you.
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