Empress Capital
Overview
Empress Capital is a values-driven venture capital firm investing in AI-driven innovations to lead change for humanity. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Canberra, Australia, Empress Capital focuses on early-stage investments in Australian and New Zealand startups, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and technology. The firm primarily targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and Early Stage companies, aiming to support founders with bold ideas that redefine possibilities in the AI-boosted future. Empress Capital's investment strategy emphasizes backing passionate founders with a growth mindset who are committed to building products that expand human potential. The firm seeks to partner long-term with its portfolio companies, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help them scale faster than the market anticipates. Empress Capital is recognized as a leading AI venture capital fund in the region, with a commitment to pioneering investments that have a meaningful impact on society.
Investment Focus
- Passionate founders with a growth mindset
- Commitment to building products that expand human potential
- Early-stage Australian and New Zealand startups in AI and technology sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Empress Capital invest in?
Empress Capital invests in Technology and Artificial Intelligence, and is based in Barton, Australia. Empress Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Empress Capital invest at?
Empress Capital backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage.
Which regions does Empress Capital invest in?
Empress Capital invests across Australia and New Zealand.
Who are the partners at Empress Capital?
Team members listed for Empress Capital include Yash Varma (Founder & General Partner) and Dror Ben-Naim (Chief AI Officer).
What companies has Empress Capital invested in?
Empress Capital's portfolio includes Mary Technology.
How do I contact Empress Capital?
Empress Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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