Alchemist 2025

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)

Location: San Francisco, Memphis, Munich, Tokyo

Investment: $25,000

Equity Taken: 5.0% (negotiable for later stage companies)

Program Fee: Not mentioned (offset by investment)

Program Duration: 26 weeks (6 months)

Stage: Seed

Industry of Focus: This is an industry-agnostic program with focus on:

• Industrial IoT
• FinTech / Cybersecurity
• Climate Tech
• Digital Health
• Diversity

Key Highlights

Program Overview

Alchemist Accelerator is a six-month program designed to accelerate the development of seed-stage ventures that monetize from enterprises. The program offers a structured path to sales, fundraising, and customer traction, supported by a global network of mentors and investors. Alchemist is sector-agnostic and welcomes startups from various industries and stages.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Exclusion

Alchemist is sector-agnostic and encourages all startups to apply, including those that defy categorization.

Investment Details

Alchemist typically offers $25,000 in funding to 25 teams per class, with an average equity ask of 5.0%. The terms are flexible, especially for later-stage companies.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Access to over 3,000 mentors and 5,500 venture investors
• Engagement with large enterprises for partnerships, customer relationships, and investment
• Exclusive credits, discounts, and deals valued at over $400,000
• Co-working space in San Francisco, Memphis, and Tokyo
• Special financial incentives for relocation to Memphis

Program Format

• Six-month program
• Weekly gatherings, expert talks, and workshops
• Feedback Summits focused on market traction and fundraising
• Individualized mentoring sessions
• Optional social and community events
• Capstone Demo Day

Location or Relocation Requirements

Founders can participate from anywhere in the world. Co-working spaces are available in San Francisco, Memphis, and Tokyo. Special financial incentives are offered for relocation to Memphis.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

Class size is limited to 25 teams. The program runs every six months.

Post-Program Engagement

Permanent access to Alchemist’s network of mentors, investors, customers, and alumni.

Company Types Requirements

Startups that monetize from enterprises, including B2B and B2B2C models, are welcome. All product types, customer segments, and business models are accepted.

Founding Team Preferences

Preference for teams of at least 2-3 co-founders, ideally with one or two technical co-founders and one business-side co-founder. Solo founders are accepted but face a higher bar.