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Empirical is a flavor and spirits company that creates custom distilled beverages by blending culinary techniques, fermentation, and laboratory science, originally based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a new headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. The organization operates an experimental research and development laboratory to produce non-traditional spirits that challenge conventional distilling categories across global markets. After closing its original Danish production center in June 2023, the company is relocating its primary manufacturing operations to a North Bushwick facility in the summer of 2024 to meet international demand. Simultaneously, the firm is opening a dedicated research facility and tasting room at a new site in Copenhagen. The enterprise draws heavily on the culinary expertise associated with the Copenhagen restaurant Noma and René Redzepi’s MAD foundation. Empirical was founded in 2017 by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen.
Empirical is a name associated with multiple financial and investment firms, each with distinct focuses. One prominent entity, Empirical Research Partners LLC, founded in 2002, is an independent broker-dealer and investment adviser specializing in providing high-quality, in-depth research on portfolio strategy and quantitative topics to institutional investors globally[1]. Another, Empirical Wealth Management, founded in 2009, offers holistic financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, applying Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance[2][4]. Additionally, Empirical Asset Management, based in Wellesley, MA, is a boutique firm employing "Rules Based Investing" and AI-driven models to manage asset allocation, emphasizing teamwork among investments to optimize portfolio outcomes[3][5].
Empirical Research Partners was established in 2002 with the mission to deliver rigorous, empirical research to institutional investors, emphasizing causality and root causes in market behavior[1]. Empirical Wealth Management was founded in 2009 by Kenneth Smith, who remains the principal owner, supported by a leadership team with diverse financial expertise; the firm evolved to serve high-net-worth individuals and institutions with comprehensive financial services[2]. Empirical Asset Management emerged as a boutique firm focused on rules-based and AI-enhanced investing strategies, with recent leadership additions like Pete Martin bringing decades of industry experience to expand client portfolio management capabilities[3][5].
While Empirical entities primarily operate in financial services rather than technology product development, Empirical Asset Management’s use of AI-driven models and rules-based investing places it at the intersection of finance and technology innovation. This reflects broader trends in fintech where data-driven, algorithmic investment strategies are gaining prominence. The timing aligns with increasing demand for systematic, transparent, and scalable portfolio management solutions amid complex market environments. Empirical Research Partners influences the ecosystem by providing foundational research that informs institutional investment decisions, while Empirical Wealth Management impacts individual wealth management through tailored, theory-driven portfolio construction[1][2][3][5].
Empirical firms are positioned to deepen their influence by leveraging technology and empirical research to enhance investment decision-making and client outcomes. Empirical Asset Management’s integration of AI and rules-based frameworks is likely to expand, potentially incorporating more advanced machine learning techniques to refine asset allocation and risk management. Empirical Wealth Management may continue to grow its client base by emphasizing holistic, personalized financial planning amid evolving client needs. Across the board, the emphasis on empirical evidence, rigorous research, and technology-driven strategies will shape their trajectories, reinforcing their roles as trusted partners in the evolving investment landscape[1][2][3][5].
Key people at Empirical.
