
Alchimia Investments
Description
Alchimia Fund, based in Rome, Italy, is a prominent venture capital firm operating under the umbrella of Alchimia S.p.A. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth across a diverse range of high-potential sectors. Their investment thesis primarily targets companies within the Digital & Tech, Fintech, Life Science, Deep Tech, Foodtech, and Sustainability domains. Alchimia Fund positions itself as a strategic partner, providing not just capital but also active support, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to guide portfolio companies through critical development stages.
The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, engaging with startups from the early Seed stage through to Series B rounds. This broad approach allows Alchimia to support companies from their nascent phases through significant growth milestones. Alchimia Fund typically deploys initial investment tickets ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Converting these figures, their typical first cheque sizes fall between approximately $540,000 and $5.4 million, reflecting their commitment to substantial early and growth-stage funding. While primarily focused on the Italian market, Alchimia also actively seeks compelling investment opportunities across Europe.
Alchimia Fund has built a robust portfolio, demonstrating its commitment to impactful investments. As of recent data, the firm has made approximately 20 investments across its various focus areas, showcasing a consistent deployment of capital into promising ventures. Beyond financial backing, Alchimia emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a valuable ecosystem of industry experts and potential partners. This collaborative model aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies, solidifying its reputation as a value-add investor in the European venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Alchimia Investments has backed more than 20 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Italy, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (35%)
- Seed (35%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Series B (10%)
Country Focus
- Italy (25%)
- United Kingdom (25%)
- United States (15%)
- Israel (10%)
- Kenya (10%)
- Mexico (5%)
- Germany (5%)
- France (5%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Medical
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Big Data
- Online Portals
- Lifestyle
- E-commerce
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