Fueling the future by investing in science’s boldest breakthroughs
Empirical Ventures is a specialist VC and venture builder backing Europe’s best early-stage deep-tech and life-science companies — solutions to real problems, built by scientists.
We back the scientists and engineers turning breakthrough research into ventures that matter.
We invest in scientific breakthroughs that advance human capability and create financial returns
Our planet faces urgent challenges—from climate change and resource scarcity to the need for accessible healthcare.
At the intersection of these pressing issues lies immense potential.
By investing in pioneering scientific advancements, we are unlocking solutions that not only address these global challenges but also disrupt existing markets and create new ones.
We’re looking for:
Entirely new technologies developed from fundamental research
IP-rich innovations with competitive defensibility
Solutions to real problems in Life Sciences, Advanced Materials, TechBio, Photonics and Quantum Hardware, Robotics and Automation, AgChem/Tech and DeepTech
We offer portfolio exposure to deep science investments supported by a best-in-class due diligence process conducted by experienced entrepreneurs, operators, investors and scientists