Albert Invent

Albert Invent

Cloud-based R&D platform with AI tooling

Overview

Albert Invent provides a cloud-based, end-to-end R&D platform for chemistry and materials science. It unifies formulation and experimentation tools with AI/ML for data-driven insights, automated inventory management, and regulatory compliance, all accessible as a subscription service. The platform connects lab systems, enabling real-time visibility, on-demand reporting, and better collaboration to reduce experiment iterations and allocate resources efficiently. Unlike other tools that cover only parts of R&D, Albert Invent offers an integrated, global solution that spans technicians, engineers, and managers in academic and commercial labs, helping teams bring products to market faster and with sustainable practices. The company's goal is to accelerate innovation and speed to market by improving productivity, collaboration, and data-driven decision making across the R&D workflow.

About Albert Invent

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Why Albert Invent is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Series A raised $22.5M from Coatue, TCV, Index Ventures; growth round led by J.P. Morgan totals over $45M.
  • Customers include Chemours, Henkel, Nouryon; new deal provides Kenvue chemists AI platform access.
  • Launched Japan subsidiary under Dr. Larry Meixner; expanding team in Germany, India, US.

What critics are saying

  • Schrödinger's physics-based platform erodes Albert Invent's market share in 12-24 months.
  • OpenAI o1 model commoditizes Albert Breakthrough, slashing renewals in 6-12 months.
  • Japan's Chemical Substances Law triggers client churn in new subsidiary within 12-18 months.

What makes Albert Invent unique

  • Albert Invent unifies ELN, LIMS, inventory, and regulatory tools in one cloud platform for chemistry.
  • Albert Breakthrough AI, trained on 15 million structures, predicts molecular properties for chemists.
  • Platform captures molecular-level data, enabling AI models tailored to client-specific chemistry.

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Funding

Total Funding

$50M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

3%
Adhesives & Sealants Industry
Sep 12th, 2025
Albert Invent Launches Subsidiary in Japan

To lead this new entity, Albert Invent has appointed Dr. Larry Meixner as president.

Homebrew
Jul 3rd, 2025
Albert Invent Raises $7.5M Seed Round

Albert Invent has raised a $7.5 million seed round to modernize the chemicals and manufacturing science industry with new software. Homebrew, a venture capital firm, invested in this round alongside lead investor Index Ventures. The investment supports Albert Invent's mission to build a modern collaboration, data, and productivity stack for the chemical and material science sectors, which are often overlooked by startups.

CloudFest
May 21st, 2025
Albert Einstein AI Facilitated Interview at CloudFest 2025

Albert Einstein AI facilitated interview at CloudFest 2025.

AI Insider
Feb 25th, 2025
Chemistry AI Platform Albert Invent Announces Growth Investment Led by J.P. Morgan Private Capital

PRESS RELEASE - Albert Invent, whose end-to-end R&D platform accelerates chemical innovation in materials science through the application of AI and machine learning, has announced a growth funding round led by J.P. Morgan Private Capital's Growth Equity Partners, with participation from Coatue and TCV.

FinSMEs
Feb 24th, 2025
Albert Invent Receives Growth Investment Led by J.P. Morgan Private Capital

Albert Invent, an Oakland, CA-based provider of an end-to-end R&D platform for chemical innovation in materials science with AI and machine learning, received an undisclosed amount in growth funding

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