About Empirical Ventures

Empirical is a venture capital fund and company builder focused on Behavioral AI—technology that understands and responds to human behavior. We invest in platforms, models, and infrastructure that leverage data from voice, facial expressions, motion, and digital interactions to enhance productivity, decision-making, and well-being.

Our thesis is rooted in the belief that the most valuable AI companies will not be defined solely by their ability to displace human involvement, but by how they elevate it. The true frontier of artificial intelligence lies in augmenting human capabilities—enhancing cognition, emotional intelligence, and decision-making across contexts. We back founders building systems that integrate seamlessly into daily life, combining automation and selective task replacement to enable individuals to focus on their highest-value contributions. The most impactful outcomes will arise from collaboration between human intuition and AI-driven efficiency—not from substitution alone.
In addition to applications, Empirical invests in the infrastructure that enables Behavioral AI at scale—including data collection, privacy and security frameworks, and model toolchains. These foundations are essential to building reliable, ethical, and transformative AI systems.