

alqem
Searches predicted crystal structures for high-performance materials and makes the shortlist in its own lab, starting with permanent magnets that use no rare earths. Its database work builds on Alexandria, the open materials database its CTO co-built.
Money and evidence
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Rounds and research, on one timeline
- 2026-07-06Pre-seedRound
€8M≈ $9.13M
For: scaling its AI-driven discovery engine, and research, engineering and manufacturing jobs across its Munich and Coimbra operations
Models and platformHiring
The release calls the two firms co-leads and names no other investor and no valuation. Read on MCQST, which published the company's announcement on 6 July; Munich Startup's 8 July report carries the same figures, the three founders' titles and the lead investor's quote.
Co-lead · UVC PartnersCo-lead · Union Square Ventures
On the deal: Amanda Birkenholz (Principal; spoke for the lead in the announcement, UVC Partners)
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- Union Square VenturesGeneralist AI