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Machem Capital

Machem Capital is a business advisory and investment firm focused on helping early-stage, B2B and B2C start-ups in the lifestyle and technology markets,...

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Machem Capital

Machem Capital is a business advisory and investment firm focused on helping early-stage, B2B and B2C start-ups in the lifestyle and technology markets, working with companies based both in the U.S. and internationally. The firm takes a holistic and personal approach, providing capital as well as serving as a sounding board or coach. Through its Machem Mentoring Program, it donates time and resources to mentor entrepreneurs in the infancy stages of starting a business.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2016

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Annapolis

Corporate office

Annapolis, MD, United States

Principals

John-Paul (JP) Hemingway

Board Member and President

Sector focus

lifestyle and technology markets

Frequently asked questions

Does Machem Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm's public materials reference direct stage-based investing — seed, start-up, and growth — without any indication of a fund-of-funds program. No commitments to external managers have been reported. The absence of a disclosed LP base further supports a direct-only model, though this is inferred rather than confirmed by the firm.

Are there any known portfolio companies for Machem Capital?

No portfolio companies have been publicly attributed to Machem Capital. The firm does not list investments on its website, and no press releases or regulatory filings — such as Form D filings or portfolio-company cap tables — link the firm to specific deals. This absence makes independent due diligence on track record difficult for prospective co-investors.

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