Empirical Security raises $25M series a
Announced 20 July 2026
◆ The Round
Empirical Security raised $25M in series a funding, announced on 20 July 2026, led by Brightmind Partners, with participation from Costanoa Ventures, Hyde Park Angels. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Empirical Security
Chicago-based cybersecurity company using AI to predict which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited across 18,000+ CVEs. Empirical Security is based in United States and currently at series a stage, operating in cybersecurity, deeptech.
◆ Investors
LeadBrightmind Partners
ParticipationCostanoa Ventures, Hyde Park Angels
◆ Investing funds on Raise
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Empirical Security raise?
Empirical Security raised $25M in its series-a round, announced 2026-07-20.
Who invested in Empirical Security's series-a round?
The round was led by Brightmind Partners, with participation from Costanoa Ventures and Hyde Park Angels.
What does Empirical Security do?
Chicago-based cybersecurity company using AI to predict which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited across 18,000+ CVEs.
Verified 21 July 2026 · Sources: public filings