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Empirical Ventures

Venture capital

London · 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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
Last 12 months
5 investments
Tracked investments
8

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website & curated

What they invest in

from 8 of 8 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cleantech ×3Deep Tech ×3Climate Tech ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Defense Tech ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×3United States×1

Investments · 8 tracked

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By year:2026 · 32025 · 25 dated

Hot Greenhotgreen.co.ukinOct 2025

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!

HotGreenhotgreensolutions.cominOct 2025

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!

Neuronosticsneuronostics.comin𝕏Jun 2026

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 Turbinesnuclearturbines.comin

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

Opteraoptera.uk

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

Orthofuseorthofuse.co.uk

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

Tidaltidalcyber.comin𝕏May 2026 · $5.6M

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

Turbineturbine.coinJul 2026 · $20M

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

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Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Johnathan Vincent Matlock

Director · British · since 2023

Benjamin Thomas Miles

Director · British · since 2023

Ownership & control

Benjamin Thomas Miles25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors

Johnathan Vincent Matlock25–50% 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

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It's Happening - Europe is Building an Impossible Fusion Reactor

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Dr Ben Miles

Microsoft Announces 1000x Better Quantum Chip

Dr Ben Miles

How Huawei Just Built an Impossible Chip

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