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Empirical Ventures

vc$13.6MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$13.6M

◆ Check Size

$0.5M→$2.0M

◆ Location

United Kingdom

◆ Portfolio

35 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

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◆ Investment Thesis

Backing 'Venture Scientists'—deep domain experts navigating the boundary between fundamental research and commercial reality, primarily focusing on deep science and engineering breakthroughs outside of London.

◆ About Empirical Ventures

Empirical Ventures is a Bristol-based VC firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage deeptech investments, targeting 'venture scientists'—founders with deep technical expertise in fields like energy, advanced materials, life sciences, and robotics.[1][2][4] They combine patient capital through SEIS and EIS fund structures with an angel syndicate to support IP-rich innovations and university spin-outs across the UK.[1][2] The firm emphasizes scientific conviction and rigorous due diligence by a PhD-trained team to bridge academic research to commercial ventures.[1][2]

◆ Sectors

Advanced MaterialsBiotechClimate TechQuantum ComputingRobotics

◆ Stages

pre-seedseed

◆ Geography Focus

United Kingdom

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Alexander FinkPrincipal and Venture Partner—
Dr Ben MilesGeneral PartnerPartner
Dr Johnathan MatlockGeneral PartnerPartner
Dr. Curran KalhaPrincipal—
Keith LipmanVenture Partner—

◆ Tracked Investments

◆ Notable Investments

21 startups across life sciences, advanced materials, and roboticsZiylo21 startups across life sciences, advanced materials and roboticsPortfolio companies listed publicly, but specific recent names were not clearly verified from the available information

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Empirical Ventures invest in?

Empirical Ventures invests in Advanced Materials, Biotech, Climate Tech, Quantum Computing and Robotics at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does Empirical Ventures focus on?

Empirical Ventures focuses on United Kingdom, and is headquartered in United Kingdom.

What is Empirical Ventures's typical check size?

Empirical Ventures typically writes checks of $0.5M to $2M.

Which startups has Empirical Ventures backed?

Empirical Ventures has 1 tracked investment on Fusion42, including Healome Therapeutics.