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Alchemist Accelerator Demo Day 27: The 25 Presenting Companies

May 13, 2021
Alchemist Accelerator Demo Day 27: The 25 Presenting Companies

Alchemist Accelerator Hosts 27th Demo Day, Showcasing Innovative Startups

Alchemist Accelerator, a program geared towards enterprise-focused ventures, is holding its 27th Demo Day today. Over twenty companies are scheduled to present their innovations in a virtual setting.

This cohort represents Alchemist’s largest to date, comprising 25 companies. Ravi Belani, Alchemist’s Director, noted a surge in applications – exceeding a 100% increase – and highlighted that the accelerator’s portfolio has collectively secured $1.4 billion in funding.

Introducing AlchemistX: A New Corporate Spinout Initiative

Alongside the Demo Day, Alchemist announced the launch of AlchemistX. This new program leverages the accelerator’s resources and network to assist corporations, starting with NEC of Japan, in developing and launching spinout companies based on their internal research and development efforts.

Rachel Chalmers, formerly a Director at Autodesk and Venture Partner at Merian Ventures, will lead AlchemistX.

The event is accessible via livestream, beginning at 10:30 AM Pacific time.

Companies Presenting at Today’s Demo Day

Below is a list of the companies participating in today’s event, presented in the anticipated order of their presentations:

  • Metabob: This AI-powered tool is designed to pinpoint potential bugs within Python code. Notably, it is the first company to emerge from the newly established AlchemistX program, originating as a spinout from NEC.
  • Laundris: A platform focused on optimizing linen management for hotels, including predictive needs analysis and streamlined procurement processes.
  • Utrust: Facilitates seamless cryptocurrency payment acceptance and management for businesses.
  • EVE: Provides a comprehensive dashboard for companies transitioning their vehicle fleets to electric power, detailing charging status and associated costs.
  • Measurecare: Dedicated to building a robust dataset of radiology imaging for use in AI and Machine Learning applications. They employ a peer-review system, similar to ReCaptcha, to ensure data accuracy and quality through radiologist authentication.
  • Eunimart Crossborder: Offers automated solutions to assist small and medium-sized businesses in expanding into new markets, determining optimal pricing strategies, and identifying key competitors.
  • Growfitter: An “incentivized wellness” platform tailored for the Indian market. It collaborates with local fitness centers to encourage membership and rewards users for physical activity.
  • Bitreel: Creates customizable 3D showrooms for product visualization, aiming to replicate the immersive experience of in-store shopping within a digital environment. The company emphasizes compatibility with modern web browsers.
  • Ahura AI: Leverages machine learning to emulate a one-on-one tutoring experience, adapting employee training programs to individual learning styles in real-time.
  • Ant Media: A streaming platform engineered for low latency (~0.5 seconds) and easy deployment on major cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
  • In-Pipe Robot: Specializes in robotic solutions for inspecting and mapping complex pipe structures within industrial, utility, and chemical facilities.
  • Refactr: An automation platform designed to foster collaboration between cybersecurity and DevOps teams.
  • Stargazr: AI-driven tools to enhance financial forecasting capabilities for businesses.
  • Inanna Fertility: Applies machine learning algorithms to patient data to improve success rates in in vitro fertilization procedures.
  • Chatalytic: Utilizes AI to analyze customer support interactions (voice and chat) and identify emerging issues, enabling faster problem resolution.
  • Bloom Behaviours: A platform designed to improve team dynamics and provide team leaders with insights into individual strengths and perceptions.
  • Sif Homes: Combines Powerline adapters and mesh networking to create Wifi hotspots that utilize a home’s existing electrical wiring.
  • Verdi: Offers a platform and irrigation hardware to enable precision watering and fertilization based on individual plant needs, reducing water waste and maximizing crop yield.
  • Geecko: Develops “programming games” for integration into the hiring process.
  • Delight: Simplifies the implementation of referral programs for e-commerce businesses.
  • VIPFicated: Provides “Verification as a Service” to authenticate products for the growing resale market.
  • Siro: A tool to help sales managers coach their teams more effectively by automatically identifying “coachable moments” in client conversations.
  • Stratodyne: Constructs high-resolution aerial images using blimps, assisting farmers in identifying crop issues from an elevated perspective.
  • Navvisa: A telehealth concierge service, offered as an employee benefit, specifically designed to support cancer patients in navigating their care journey.
  • Neuronix AI: Focuses on reducing the computational cost and power consumption of computer vision-based AI applications.
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