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Key people at Empress Capital.
Empress Capital functions as a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage artificial intelligence investments, specifically targeting nascent AI companies in Australia and New Zealand. The firm backs innovations leveraging AI's transformative power to reshape industries and daily life, supporting ventures creating novel business models and achieving growth.
Established in 2022, Empress Capital was founded by Yash Varma, a Founder and Partner, and Dror Ben-Naim, the Chief AI Investment Strategist. Their shared insight into AI's profound global impact drove the firm's creation. This combined expertise underpins a commitment to invest in pioneering founders leading AI development.
The firm primarily serves early-stage AI startups and their founders, offering capital and strategic guidance. Empress Capital's mission centers on fostering positive global change by investing in groundbreaking AI innovations. It envisions a future where AI enhances human existence and unlocks economic opportunities.
Key people at Empress Capital.
Empress Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $7.0M Pre-Seed in Agentsy in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Agentsy | $7.0M Pre-Seed | Empress Capital | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Keeyu | $2.3M Pre-Seed | Taryn Pieterse | Alexey Mitko, Jason Wyatt, Luigi Iacullo, Paul Greenberg, Archangel, Exhort Ventures, Southern Angels, Startmate, Sydney Angels |
