About Empede Capital
Empede Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. It is primarily based out of British Virgin Islands, United Kingdom. As of Aug 2024, Empede Capital has invested in 6 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to HealthTech and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of MiCoB Overall, Empede Capital portfolio has seen 3 unicorns and 1 acquisition including key companies like Mapbox, Headspace and Dragos. A lot of funds co-invest with Empede Capital, with names like Al Hathboor Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Empede Capital has team of 4 people including 4 partners.Empede Capital's List of Top Investments
Empede Capital has a portfolio of 6 companies, including 3 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in MiCoB and MiCoB.Their portfolio spans across United States, India and United Arab Emirates. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, High Tech and 4 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Empede Capital:
1. Mapbox
Provider of customizable maps, navigation, search, and location data products. The company offers tools and datasets for developers and organizations. These resources facilitate the creation of location-aware applications and services. Offerings include mapping SDKs, search APIs, and various geospatial datasets. These support diverse applications across industries, including automotive, logistics, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Mapbox
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $507M
- Employee Count: 971 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: SoftBank Group, Gen 1 Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 19, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Headspace
Provider of mental health support services via application and human care. The company delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, coaching, and therapy. It offers resources for stress management, sleep improvement, and mental well-being. The company also provides services to businesses, health plans, and organizations.
Key facts about Headspace
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $178M
- Employee Count: 1,559 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Allen & Company, Advance Venture Partners and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jul 26, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Dragos
Provider of cybersecurity solutions and intelligence for industrial control systems. The company delivers a platform providing asset visibility, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Services include cyber assessments, incident response, and proactive threat hunting. The firm offers threat intelligence reports, whitepapers, and solution briefs.
Key facts about Dragos
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Hanover (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $439M
- Employee Count: 679 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Fabrica Ventures, BYU Cougar Capital and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 18, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Branch
Cloud based marketing optimization platform for deep linking. To personalise the installation experience for new users, the platform offers deep linking technologies for mobile apps. It offers open-source, plug-and-play SDKs that enable app developers to create contextual deep links that carry data through the programme installed to increase conversions and engagement. Also provides link-level install and open attribution to make marketers aware of the content and marketing campaigns. It is the tool available on the subscription-based pricing model.
Key facts about Branch
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $667M
- Employee Count: 509 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, Hone Capital and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 04, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. MiCoB
Provider of 3D concrete printing solutions for construction. It offers customized construction solutions using 3D concrete printing technology. This includes energy-efficient building construction and bespoke outdoor landscapes and furniture. The company provides an end-to-end client experience encompassing seamless communication, transparent service offerings, robust quality control, and after-sales services. Its high-performance solutions are based on years of research in 3D concrete printing, construction, automation, and project management.
Key facts about MiCoB
Empede Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Empede Capital has invested in 6 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 3 years. Its most recent first time investment was in MiCoB and most recent follow-on round was in MiCoB.Empede Capital's Investments by Stage
Empede Capital has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $597K.Empede Capital's Investments by Sector
Empede Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Real Estate and Construction Tech, 3D Printing - Industry Applications, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Tech companies, 5 Software companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Real Estate and Construction Tech | 2 |
3D Printing - Industry Applications | 1 |
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Empede Capital's Investments by Geography
Empede Capital has made most investments in India (1), followed by United Arab Emirates where it has made 1 investment.Empede Capital's recent investments
Empede Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Empede Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 19, 2024 | India | Seed | 6618 | - | |
Apr 19, 2024 | India | Seed | 1532 | - | |
Aug 04, 2022 | United Arab Emirates | Seed | 6365 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Empede Capital's Portfolio
Empede Capital has 3 unicorns in its portfolio - Headspace, Branch and Mapbox. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Headspace. It became a unicorn in 2021, 4 years before Empede Capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Empede Capital's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | Provider of mental health support services via application and human care | 2010 | Santa Monica | Series C | qiqojnz | ||
66 | Cloud based marketing optimization platform for deep linking | 2014 | Palo Alto | Series F | pjrusqs | ||
72 | Provider of customizable maps, navigation, search, and location data products | 2010 | San Francisco | Series E | qxjrwfe |
Acquired companies in Empede Capital's Portfolio
1 company from Empede Capital's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Dragos in Jun 2026 by Accenture for $*****.Here are Empede Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2026 | - | - | 1317 |
Team profile of Empede Capital
Empede Capital has a team of 4 members including 4 Partners. Empede Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Empede Capital:
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Co-investors of Empede Capital
Over the past 4 years, 4 investors have co-invested in Empede Capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Empede Capital: 3Lines has invested before Empede Capital.
- Top Co-investors of Empede Capital: 3 investors entered a company along with Empede Capital. These include investors like Al Hathboor Group (1 company).
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