EMPIRIK RAISES $21M SEED, SPINS OUT FROM SEQUOIA

The startup leverages machine learning to forecast infrastructure failures before they occur, helping enterprises avoid costly downtime. The technology analyzes how system modifications propagate across IT environments and identifies potential failure points. Empirik emerged from Sequoia's internal operations, where founder Avon Puri spent three years as chief digital and information officer. Puri brings over a decade of infrastructure leadership from roles at Rubrik and VMware. The $21M seed round will fund product development and go-to-market expansion. The company targets enterprises managing complex IT infrastructure, where unplanned outages result in significant operational and financial impact. Empirik joins a growing segment of AI-powered IT operations tools designed to reduce system failures and improve infrastructure reliability.