Empirical Security
Chicago, United States
◆ Total Raised
$25M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
Chicago, United States
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
11-50
◆ Links
◆ About Empirical Security
Chicago-based cybersecurity company using AI to predict which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited across 18,000+ CVEs.
◆ What sets it apart
Empirical Security uses a dual-model architecture combining global models trained on massive exploitation telemetry with local models customized to each enterprise's unique data, infrastructure, and threats, eliminating one-size-fits-all risk scores.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerEnterprise security teams and CISOs
◆ Notable
- Raised $12M in seed funding led by Costanoa Ventures in July 2025
- Emerged from stealth operations in July 2025
- Invented Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and co-created EPSS
- Operating and generating revenue as of July 2025
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Costanoa Venturesseries-a
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Empirical Security do?
Chicago-based cybersecurity company using AI to predict which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited across 18,000+ CVEs.
Where is Empirical Security based?
Empirical Security is based in Chicago, United States, founded in 2024.
How much has Empirical Security raised?
Empirical Security has raised $25M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Empirical Security?
Investors in Empirical Security include Costanoa Ventures, DNX Ventures, Sixty Degree Capital, Hyde Park Angels, Congruent Ventures, Element Partners, Radical Ventures and Space Capital.