Alchemy

What is Alchemy?

Alchemy is an angel network based in Chelsea, London, UK, that focuses on investments in pre-seed and seed stage companies primarily located in the US and Europe. With a sector-agnostic approach, they demonstrate a specific interest in startups operating within marketplaces, B2B SaaS, and those exhibiting network effects. Their investment range lies between £5,000 and £300,000.

Alchemy distinguishes itself by leveraging the diverse experiences of its members who include Founders, Operators, and Financiers well-versed in the entrepreneurial challenges of building a successful business. They position themselves as a 'force-multiplier' with a track record in accelerating growth for early-stage technology companies. Alchemy maintains a strong and quality-rich deal-flow, facilitated by a network of UK tech founders with significant ventures and exits, vetting over a thousand decks per year but investing in less than 1% of these companies.

Each deal is scrutinized meticulously with thorough due diligence and the founding members actively participating in the investments.

Their commitment to democratize investing in early-stage enterprises aligns with their belief in early-stage investors' role in using their expertise and networks to advise and expedite founders' growth, hence their investment philosophy revolves around being a value-added investor contributing more than just financial support.

Alchemy offers its investors vetted deal flow, portfolio diversification with lower ticket sizes, and early liquidity options. The syndicate encourages a community-focused approach, where co-investors can potentially acquire stakes from one another.

For founders, Alchemy presents itself as a founder-friendly syndicate, offering patient capital without seeking control or board seats, and providing access to an extensive network for talent acquisition and fundraising for future rounds. Companies that engage with Alchemy are typically UK-based, at pre-seed or seed stage with a live product and qualify for SEIS/EIS. Membership for investors is on an application-only basis.

What they say:

We invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies in the US and Europe. We are sector agnostic but have a specific interest in marketplaces, B2B SaaS and companies exhibiting network effects.