Empirical Ventures

Empirical Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, deep-tech investments. The firm focuses on companies with strong scientific foundations, particularly in sectors such as life sciences, advanced materials, tech bio, photonics and quantum hardware, robotics and automation, ag tech, and deep tech. Empirical Ventures aims to bridge the gap between groundbreaking scientific discoveries and the resources needed to bring them to life, empowering innovators to turn their research into impactful, real-world solutions.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting pioneering scientific advancements that address global challenges. Empirical Ventures seeks to invest in companies developing entirely new technologies from fundamental research, with a focus on innovations that are IP-rich and have competitive defensibility. The firm is particularly interested in solutions that solve real problems in sectors like life sciences, advanced materials, tech bio, photonics and quantum hardware, robotics and automation, ag tech, and deep tech.

Empirical Ventures offers a comprehensive support system to its portfolio companies, providing not only financial capital but also hands-on assistance to navigate key de-risking events. This includes addressing technical, market, and regulatory risks, ensuring that companies are well-equipped to scale efficiently. The firm's approach increases the probability of reaching Series A, a key inflection point for pre-seed and seed investors, by fostering collaboration between scientific expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and financial backing.