Alchemize is an AI-native customs brokerage that automates brokerage workflows to deliver expert-level compliance at software speed. The platform reduces manual data entry, accelerates regulatory responses, and provides shipment visibility, addressing inefficiencies in legacy customs brokers. It was founded by Samuel Fu, a former Netflix software engineer, and Robert Hou, previously the second engineer at YC-backed Confido. Alchemize is based in San Francisco and is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
Alchemize
ActiveAI-Native Customs Brokerage
Total raised
$500K
1 round
Stage
Seed
Jan 2026
Team
1-10
since 2026
Pricing
—
Founded
2026
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
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AI-native customs brokerage automating compliance workflows
Reduces manual data entry in brokerage operations
Accelerates regulatory responses
Provides shipment visibility
Expert-level compliance delivered at software speed
Automates classification and documentation tasks
Targets inefficiencies in legacy customs brokers
Streamlines import/export clearance processes
12/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
Jan 2026 Seed $500K ● Y Combinator
Capital network
$500K raised ·1 backer·10 network links
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- What is Alchemize?
- Alchemize is an AI-native customs brokerage that automates brokerage workflows to deliver expert-level compliance at software speed.
- What inefficiencies does it address?
- It reduces manual data entry, accelerates regulatory responses, and provides shipment visibility, addressing problems common to legacy customs brokers.
- Who founded Alchemize?
- It was founded by Samuel Fu, a former Netflix software engineer, and Robert Hou, previously the second engineer at YC-backed Confido.
- What stage is the company at?
- Alchemize is based in San Francisco and is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
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