We are scientists, entrepreneurs, operators, and investors
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 Claudia Fryer
Ventures Manager - PhD Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Curran Kalha
Investment Associate - PhD Materials
Dr Trang Nguyen
Investment Associate - PhD Tissue Engineering
Dr Maddy Nichols
Investment Associate - PhD Nanomaterials
Investment Committee
Hon Alexander Fink
IC Member
Dr Keith Lipman
IC Member
Fund Management
Stephen Page
SFC Capital, Fund Manager
Our history explains why we are perfectly placed to build a Capital Platform for deep science
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
Who we are.
We are Scientists, Entrepreneurs and Investors - a rare trinity that enables us to source, select and accelerate scientific discoveries that can advance society.
Our partners
Our co-investors.
