Alchemist Chicago

Run by Alchemist Accelerator.

Alchemist Accelerator's Chicago programme is hybrid and deeptech-focused, opening with an in-person bootcamp in October before the main programme runs January to July. Companies that advance past the bootcamp stage receive a $50K SAFE investment; Alchemist anticipates most will grant 4% equity to participate, though flexible terms are offered.

Investment
US$50,000 (Below North America median $100k · Below global median $61.3k)
Equity taken
4% (Below North America median 5% · Below global median 6%)
Duration
26 weeks (Longer than North America median 13 wks · Longer than global median 20 wks)
Format
hybrid
Cadence
annual
Location
Chicago, United States

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