Empirical Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as Spin Up Science Ventures Ltd
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Investment thesis
Empirical Ventures invests in scientific breakthroughs that advance human capability while generating returns, focusing on entrepreneurial scientists who turn fundamental research into companies. It targets IP-rich, defensible innovation with deep technical moats across life sciences, advanced materials, TechBio, photonics, quantum, robotics, AgTech and deep tech more broadly. Every opportunity is pressure-tested by world-leading domain experts, allowing the firm to price risk others cannot. As a venture builder, it works hands-on with companies and offers distribution through founding partner Ben Miles' global science audience of more than three million, helping portfolio companies attract technical talent and tell their story.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 8 of 8 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×3Cleantech ×3Deep Tech ×3Climate Tech ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3United States×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 25 dated
HotGreen develops high-temperature heat pump systems that convert electricity into low-carbon process heat for industrial manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsDeep Science VenturesFirst Imagine!
HotGreen develops industrial high-temperature heat pump systems that produce process steam from electricity for manufacturers, targeting the food and beverage sector initially with applications in pasteurization, brewing, and drying.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsFirst Imagine!
Neuronostics develops BioEP, software that applies digital analysis of background EEG to generate biomarkers supporting epilepsy diagnosis for clinicians and neurology services.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
John Terry(Founder)in
Co-investorsNew Wave VenturesThe FSE GroupAscension VenturesBritish Business BankInnovate UK
Nuclear Turbines develops advanced modular nuclear generation systems in which a reactor directly heats compressed air to drive a commercial gas turbine, targeting low-cost electricity.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsIQ CapitalRhapsody Venture PartnersZero Carbon Capital
Optera develops bio-inspired, event-based vision sensors and neuromorphic semiconductor chips paired with on-source processing algorithms to provide situational awareness in space and defence environments.
Deep TechDefense TechSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed FundForesightForesight GroupFuture Planet Capital
Orthofuse designs orthopedic implants and surgical systems using 3D printing technology for trauma and spinal procedures.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAvonmore DevelopmentsCambridge Angels groupACF Investors
Tidal Cyber develops tools and services that help enterprises adopt MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat-informed defense.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Rick Gordonin
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersBright Pixel CapitalDreamit VenturesGlasswing VenturesStoneMill VenturesTFX Capital+8 more
Turbine provides financing that lets venture capital firms and their limited partners borrow against fund positions and carried interest instead of selling them, giving GPs and LPs access to liquidity while retaining ownership.
Fintech
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonTTV CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalEvolution VenturesTemerity Capital Partners+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTurbine · prnewswire.com · Aug 4, 2026
Neuronostics · cambridgebiocapital.substack.com · Jul 6, 2026
Tidal · esgtoday.com · May 29, 2026
Orthofuse · finsmes.com · Feb 12, 2026
HotGreen · startupmag.co.uk · Oct 21, 2025
Hot Green · empiricalventures.vc · Oct 20, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2023
Director · British · since 2023
Benjamin Thomas Miles — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Johnathan Vincent Matlock — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Empirical Ventures invest at?
- Empirical Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Empirical Ventures focus on?
- Empirical Ventures focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, IoT, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics.
- Where is Empirical Ventures located?
- Empirical Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Empirical Ventures co-invest with?
- Empirical Ventures most often shares deals with IQ Capital, Rhapsody Venture Partners, Zero Carbon Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelIt's Happening - Europe is Building an Impossible Fusion Reactor
Dr Ben Miles
This Battery Lasts for 30 Years And China Just Put It on the Grid
Dr Ben Miles
It's Happening - A Super El Niño Is Coming
Dr Ben Miles
Microsoft Announces 1000x Better Quantum Chip
Dr Ben Miles
How Huawei Just Built an Impossible Chip
Dr Ben Miles
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