Alchemy
YC S14Waterloo, CA · Founded 2013 · 25 employees · 4 known investors
Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries. The company focuses on fundamental nanotechnology innovations to solve major problems and delivers ready-to-use end products rather than components.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)
Alchemy was founded in 2013 by Khanjan Desai and Chong Shen.
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Khanjan DesaiinCo-founder · CEOKhanjan Desai is a nanotechnology engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo (2013) who has held research positions at Harvard Medical School focusing on cryopreservation and microfluidics, and previously worked at Facebook on growth analytics and marketing.
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Chong SheninCTO, Co-Founder (Exited & IPOed)2013–2024Chong Shen is founder and CTO of Alchemy, a nanotechnology company developing end-product solutions for high-value industrial applications. He has conducted research at MIT and Harvard.
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- What does Alchemy do?
- Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries. The company focuses on fundamental nanotechnology innovations to solve major problems and delivers ready-to-use end products rather than components.
- Who founded Alchemy?
- Alchemy was founded by Khanjan Desai, Chong Shen in 2013.
- Who are Alchemy's investors?
- Alchemy's investors include Newfund Capital, Wind Venture, Y Combinator, Addition.
- Where is Alchemy headquartered?
- Alchemy is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.