We are scientists, entrepreneurs, and operators
We built Empirical Ventures to bridge the gap between groundbreaking scientific discoveries and the resources needed to bring them to life. By backing early-stage startups and university spinouts, we’re empowering the next generation of innovators to turn their research into impactful, real-world solutions.
Our Team
Dr Ben Miles
GP & Co-founder - PhD Physics
Dr Johnathan Matlock
GP & Co-founder - PhD Chemistry
Dr Curran Kalha
Principle - PhD Advanced Materials
Dr Trang Nguyen
Associate - PhD Tissue Engineering
Dr Maddy Nichols
Associate - PhD Nanomaterials
Hon Alex Fink
Principle - Finance
Dr Keith Lipman
IC Member - PhD Physics
Stephen Page
IC Member
We are building a capital platform for DeepTech
PhD scientists
>30
publications & patents
£623M
Top 10 acquisition for UK University Spin-out IP
Operators
8
companies created, raising £4.2M to date
Builders
55
deep science angel investments
Investors
£10M
S/EIS Fund I
Fund Managers
Our co-investors.