Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator, LLC is a San Francisco-based accelerator that specializes in nurturing seed-stage startups, particularly those focused on the Internet of Things and other enterprise-oriented sectors. Founded in January 2013, the organization runs six-month programs, accepting 13 startups every four months. Alchemist invests approximately $28,000 to $40,000 in seed funding per company, aiming to support teams with distinctive technical co-founders. The accelerator provides a structured framework for startups, offering mentorship, guidance on traction and fundraising, and fostering a strong community among founders. Alchemist has received recognition for its successful alumni, which include notable companies such as LaunchDarkly and Rigetti Quantum Computing, and it is backed by prominent corporate and venture capital investors in Silicon Valley. The accelerator focuses on ventures that generate revenue from enterprises rather than consumers, aiming to seed around 75 such startups each year.