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Elchemy is a technology-enabled chemical distributor and custom manufacturer based in Mumbai, India, with an additional presence in the United States. The enterprise operates a digital-first platform designed to connect international customers with Indian chemical suppliers, streamlining complex global supply chain operations. Its commercial services encompass personalized chemical formulations, raw material sourcing, and contract manufacturing, featuring specific expertise in products like citric acid anhydrous. Generating its revenue through distribution networks and manufacturing agreements, the company facilitates faster turnaround times and quality assurance for cross-border chemical trade. While specific financial metrics regarding funding raised, valuation, and employee counts remain undisclosed, the startup leverages leadership trained at recognizable institutions including IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIT Delhi. Elchemy was officially founded in the year 2021 by chemical engineer Hardik Seth and electronics engineer Shobhit Jain.
Elchemy has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Elchemy has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Elchemy is a technology-driven platform specializing in cross-border specialty chemicals distribution and custom manufacturing. Founded in 2021, it builds DOMS (Digital Order Management Solution), an AI-powered system that automates supplier discovery, order management, quality control, real-time shipment tracking, and predictive analytics for procurement.[1][3] Elchemy serves global clients (80+), manufacturers (100+), and industries like water treatment by solving inefficiencies in the chemical supply chain, such as manual processes, fragmented communication, and limited visibility, through digital transformation that enhances transparency, reduces turnaround times, and ensures compliance.[1][5] The company demonstrates growth via shipments to multiple US ports (e.g., Savannah, New York) from 2023–2025 and a focus on scalable, tech-integrated operations.[4]
Elchemy was founded in 2021 by Hardik Seth and Shobhit Jain, who identified pain points in the traditional chemical industry like manual processes and poor visibility.[1] Leveraging their expertise, they created a digital-first platform to streamline supplier matching, fulfillment, and logistics using machine learning and API integrations.[1][3] Early traction came from building DOMS, which integrates order management with ERP systems and creates a comprehensive ecosystem connecting customers, suppliers, and logistics providers, enabling rapid cross-border expansion and operational efficiency.[1][3]
(Note: A separate entity at elchemy.io focuses on responsible innovation for tech risks like AI governance, but primary sources confirm the chemical tech platform as the core Elchemy.[2])
Elchemy rides the digitalization wave in chemical distribution, a fragmented $500B+ industry ripe for disruption amid rising demand for specialty chemicals in sectors like water treatment and manufacturing.[1][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic supply chain pressures and AI adoption, where manual inefficiencies cost billions; Elchemy's platform counters this by enabling scalable growth without added complexity.[1] Market forces like globalization and regulatory demands favor its transparent, compliant model, influencing the ecosystem by setting standards for tech-enabled B2B platforms and fostering supplier-buyer networks.[3][4]
Elchemy is poised to expand DOMS globally, targeting more custom manufacturing and AI enhancements for predictive supply chains amid growing chemical digitization.[1][3] Trends like AI-driven logistics and sustainability regulations will accelerate its momentum, potentially capturing larger shares in emerging markets. Its influence may evolve from distributor to industry ecosystem leader, much like how it already transforms manual chaos into efficient, tech-orchestrated chemistry—bridging suppliers and buyers at scale.[1][4]
Elchemy has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in November 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | $6M Series A | — | Prime Venture Partners | Announced |
Elchemy has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Elchemy's investors include Prime Venture Partners.