What Alchemie Technology does

Alchemie Technology is a Cambridge, UK-based clean-technology company that develops proprietary digital liquid application systems for textile dyeing and finishing. Its core platform centers on Jetronica piezoelectric nozzles that jet 10-micron diameter droplets at high velocity, with the flagship Endeavour production system deploying 2,880 individually addressable nozzles to deliver 1.2 billion digitally defined droplets per linear meter of fabric in a fully waterless process. The product portfolio comprises Endeavour for production-scale waterless dyeing, Novara for digital precision finishing (2D-patterned coatings), Discovery as a low-cost lab-scale recipe development system, and a co-developed Viroblock HeiQ antiviral finishing line.

The company's value proposition is anchored on hard unit economics for textile manufacturers and dye houses: up to 85% energy reduction, 95% wastewater elimination, 30% chemistry reduction, 50% operational cost reduction, 60% labor reduction, and a stated 12-month capital payback, with one Endeavour line replacing 3–5 traditional jet exhaust machines and delivering 5x production output. The business model is primarily direct enterprise hardware sales of capital equipment, augmented by licensing and technology partnerships, with brand-level adoption (e.g., H&M Group's supply chain sustainability programs) functioning as a demand-pull channel.

Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, a Taiwan-based demonstration and production hub at JSRTEX Group, a dedicated Asia regional office, and active presence at industry events such as ITMA and Première Vision. Customer segments are textile manufacturers and dye houses seeking process modernization, fashion brands and retailers pursuing Scope 3 and ESG targets, and textile R&D labs and universities. The company is privately held, backed by H&M Group and At One Ventures, with strategic R&D funding from Innovate UK and a stated patent portfolio of 14 patents and 4 trademarks protecting roughly a decade of platform development.

Name

Alchemie Technology

Legal name

ALCHEMIE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Website

https://alchemietechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alchemie Technology is a Cambridge, UK-based clean-tech company that develops proprietary Jetronica nozzle-based digital systems—Endeavour, Novara, and Discovery—for waterless textile dyeing and precision finishing. It sells production-scale hardware to textile manufacturers, dye houses, and fashion brands seeking sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Textile Manufacturing Equipment

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation) (IMAOACAC)

Keywords

• Digital textile dyeing
• Waterless dyeing systems
• Precision fabric finishing
• Textile manufacturing equipment
• Sustainable textile chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Endeavour Production Systems: Sale of full-scale production-line digital textile dyeing systems. Endeavour HF systems are sold to textile manufacturers for high-volume production. One Endeavour line can replace 3-5 traditional jet exhaust dyeing machines.
2. Discovery Lab Systems: Sale of laboratory-scale digital dyeing systems for recipe development, colour matching, and process testing before full production deployment.
3. Novara Finishing Systems: Sale of digital precision finishing equipment for applying coatings, water repellency, antiviral treatments, and other functional finishes.
4. Licensing and Technology Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with brands and manufacturers for technology deployment and process licensing, including demonstration hub arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alchemie Technology designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary digital liquid application systems for the textile industry. Its flagship Endeavour production line enables waterless, one-step digital dyeing of fabric, while Novara delivers precision digital finishing and coating, and Discovery serves as a lab-scale system for recipe development and testing. All systems are built around proprietary Jetronica piezoelectric nozzle technology that jets 10-micron droplets for digitally controlled deposition of dyes and finishes.

Product overview

Alchemie Technology offers a portfolio of clean-tech digital textile manufacturing solutions comprising three core products. Endeavour™ is the flagship full-scale production system for waterless digital textile dyeing, delivering dramatic reductions in energy (85%), water (95%), and chemistry (30%) with 50% cost savings. Novara provides digital precision finishing for applying coatings only where needed with 2D patterning. Discovery serves as the lab-scale system that replicates Endeavour's production process for recipe development and testing. The products share proprietary digital liquid application technology using Jetronica nozzles with 10-micron droplet precision, enabling non-contact, digitally controlled deposition of dyes and finishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Endeavour Full-scale production system for waterless, one-step digital textile dyeing combining digital dye application with in-line drying, fixation, and softening. Replaces 3-5 traditional jet exhaust dyeing machines and delivers up to 85% energy, 95% water, and 30% chemistry reductions.
• Novara Digital precision finishing technology that applies coatings, water repellents, and functional chemistries only where needed using a nozzle array with 2D patterning at millimetre resolution, enabling multi-functionality with reduced chemistry, energy, and cost compared to pad application.
• Discovery Lab-scale system replicating Endeavour digital dyeing production for hands-on recipe development, colour matching, and process testing. Features 10-micron droplet control, A5 sample size (15cm x 21cm), and line speed of 15m/min.
• Viroblock HeiQ Antiviral and antibacterial fabric finishing solution combining Alchemie's Novara digital coating technology with HeiQ Viroblock chemistry to apply antiviral finishes onto textiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction: up to 85%
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• JSRTEX GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan-based leading textile manufacturing innovator hosting Alchemie's first commercial Endeavour installation and demonstration hub. Partner in £742,254 UK-Taiwan R&D collaboration for digital polyurethane lamination technology.
• Fashion for GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlchemie is part of Fashion for Good's D(R)YE Factory of the Future Project, a consortium accelerating shift from wet to mostly dry processing in textile supply chain.
• HeiQcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for antiviral textile finishing combining Novara digital coating technology with HeiQ Viroblock chemistry. High demand for antiviral treatments served by supply chain of HeiQ, WACKER, FHNW & Alchemie.
• Climate KICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean knowledge and innovation community focused on climate change. Supports Alchemie's climate action initiatives and sustainability mission.
• SME Climate HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative supporting SMEs in climate action. Alchemie participates to demonstrate commitment to emissions reduction and sustainability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Kornit Digital: Israeli-based leader in digital textile printing systems using inkjet technology for direct-to-garment and roll-to-roll fabric printing. Directly competes with Alchemie's Endeavour in the digital textile coloration market with comparable sustainability and on-demand production value propositions.
• Xaar: UK-based manufacturer of industrial inkjet printhead technology, including piezoelectric printheads used in ceramic, textile, and other industrial applications. Comparable to Alchemie's Jetronica nozzle technology as a supplier of core jetting components for industrial digital printing.
• Dyecoo (Fong's Group): Pioneer in waterless textile dyeing using supercritical CO2 technology, now part of Hong Kong-listed Fong's Group. Closely comparable to Alchemie's Endeavour as a competitor specifically targeting waterless, sustainable industrial textile dyeing.
• EFI Reggiani: Electronics For Imaging's textile division offering industrial inkjet printers for fabric printing. Direct competitor to Alchemie in digital textile production equipment with similar focus on sustainability and on-demand manufacturing.
• Durst Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of digital printing systems including industrial textile printers under the Durst Alpha and Tau brands. Comparable to Alchemie as a producer of digital printing/dyeing machinery for industrial textile applications.
• SPGPrints: Dutch manufacturer of industrial digital printing systems for textiles, including rotary screen and inkjet printers. Comparable to Alchemie as a machinery vendor serving textile manufacturers with digital coloration and finishing equipment.

Emerging players

• Jeanologia: Spanish technology company specializing in sustainable textile finishing, including laser, ozone, and digital finishing systems for denim and garment processing. Comparable to Alchemie's Novara as a peer in sustainable, waterless textile finishing technologies.
• ColorJet India: Indian manufacturer of digital printers including textile printers with focus on emerging markets. Comparable to Alchemie in serving textile manufacturers seeking digital coloration solutions, particularly in Asia where Alchemie is also expanding.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters for sign graphics, textiles, and industrial printing. Comparable to Alchemie as a digital printing equipment vendor serving textile applications, though with broader industrial printing portfolio.
• Ricoh (Industrial Printing): Japanese multinational with industrial inkjet printhead and textile printing systems. Comparable to Alchemie as a large incumbent offering digital printing solutions for textile manufacturing, though textiles are one of many industrial segments served.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alchemietech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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