Empiricus Capital Management
Hong Kong early-stage investor (Central) backing startups that apply AI and life-science technology to health, education and environmental problems.
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Identity
- HEADQUARTERS
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- OFFICES
- Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu
- FOUNDED
- 2008
Investment approach
- SECTORS
- Biotech & Life SciencesHealthTechArtificial IntelligenceEducationClimate & EnergyConsumer & E-commerce
- GEOGRAPHY
- ChinaGlobal
- STAGES
- Pre-SeedSeed
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Venture capitalDirect investmentsImpact
Overview
Empiricus Capital Management is based at Wheelock House in Central, Hong Kong. It says it incubates and invests in early-stage start-ups that apply exponential technology, at the meeting of life science and AI, to environmental and public health, education and socio-economic issues, and also invests in consumer brands. It works with scientists in the Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou hubs and lists offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. Its ventures page features Spire, Notey and Floship.
Investment thesis
Early-stage investment in start-ups applying exponential technology to scalable business models with social impact, focused on sustainable urban development challenges in environment, public health and education.
Holdings & investments (3)
- SpireSpace
- Notey
- FloshipSoftware & SaaS
Frequently asked questions
Empiricus Capital Management is a multi family office based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, founded in 2008.
Empiricus Capital Management invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes venture capital, direct investments and impact.
Empiricus Capital Management invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages in Biotech & Life Sciences, HealthTech, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Climate & Energy and Consumer & E-commerce.
Empiricus Capital Management's holdings and investments include Spire, Notey and Floship.