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Empatica

Cambridge, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 135 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Empatica offers an FDA-cleared health monitoring platform combining medical wearables and digital biomarkers to collect continuous, clinical-quality health data from daily life. It serves researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies for clinical trials and remote patient monitoring across therapeutic areas including neurology and Parkinson's disease.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Empatica was founded in 2013 by Rosalind Picard, Matteo Lai, and Simone Tognetti.

RPRosalind Picard
Rosalind PicardCo-founder, Chief ScientistRosalind Picard is Founder and Director of the Affective Computing Group at MIT Media Lab. She previously worked at AT&T Bell Labs designing computer chips and algorithms, co-founded Empatica and Affectiva, and has expertise in machine learning, pattern analysis, and wearable technology development.
MLMatteo Lai
Matteo LaiCo-founder and CEOMatteo Lai is co-founder and CEO of Empatica, an MIT spin-off based in Cambridge and Milan that develops medical wearables and AI systems for continuous health monitoring. He has built the company to FDA clearance for use in neurology and works with clinicians, researchers, and patients on physiological monitoring through wearable sensors.
STSimone Tognetti
Simone TognettiCTO & co-founderSimone Tognetti has a background in physiology research and an early interest in biomedical measurement technology. At Empatica, he oversees research and development for hardware and software, production, and regulatory affairs.
LPLen Picard
Len PicardVP Engineering2014–2014Len Picard holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and a bachelor's degree from MIT's Sloan School of Management. He brings extensive experience in engineering management across hardware and software products, including medical devices and embedded systems, with background in product development, vision and image processing, and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
MS
Mario ScuderiNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 4

CDP Venture Capitallisted by CDP Venture CapitalRoma

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RA Capitallisted by RA CapitalBoston

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Sanofi Ventureslisted by Sanofi VenturesCambridge · $5M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$26.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2022

▶$25.9MraisedAug 2022 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rosalind PicardDirector
  • Matteo LaiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mario ScuderiDirector
  • Simone TognettiDirector
Offering amount
$33.9M
Amount sold
$25.9M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedApr 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rosalind PicardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Len PicardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$1M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Empatica went on to found or lead other companies.

Rosalind PicardFounder and Director of the Affective Computing Group at the MIT Media Lab and Faculty Chair, MIT Mind+Hand+Heart Wellbeing InitiativeFounded AffectivaGiuseppe EttorreHead Of FinanceFounded Alomana

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In the news

Empatica receives new FDA clearance for its Health Monitoring Platform and announces Series B financingprnewswire.com · Nov 2022Empatica Raises Series B Financing - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Nov 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Empatica do?
Empatica offers an FDA-cleared health monitoring platform combining medical wearables and digital biomarkers to collect continuous, clinical-quality health data from daily life. It serves researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies for clinical trials and remote patient monitoring across therapeutic areas including neurology and Parkinson's disease.
Who founded Empatica?
Empatica was founded by Rosalind Picard, Matteo Lai, Simone Tognetti in 2013.
Who are Empatica's investors?
Empatica's investors include Black Opal Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, RA Capital, Sanofi Ventures.
How much funding has Empatica raised?
Empatica has disclosed $26.9M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Empatica headquartered?
Empatica is headquartered in Cambridge, US.