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Sequoia-incubated startup Empirik launches with $21M to predict software outages

The enterprise IT platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze system changes and prevent infrastructure disruptions.

The short version

  • Empirik has officially spun out as an independent company after securing $21 million in seed funding.
  • The startup uses artificial intelligence to track IT infrastructure changes and predict potential outages before they occur.
  • The funding round was led by Sequoia, alongside participation from Canapi and Alumni Ventures.

Key facts

  • Empirik announced its spinout as an independent company supported by $21 million in seed capital.[TechCrunch]
  • The seed funding round included investments from Sequoia, Canapi, and Alumni Ventures.[TechCrunch]
  • The company was co-founded by Avon Puri and Sudheer Dhurjati and is led by CEO Kartik Chandrayana.[TechCrunch]
  • Empirik's early client base includes S&P Global and Guardant Health.[TechCrunch]

What remains uncertain

  • The identity of an enterprise client described as a major consumer packaged goods company was not publicly disclosed.[TechCrunch]

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