Molten Ventures

Molten Ventures, formerly known as Draper Esprit, is a prominent London-based venture capital firm with a distinctive position as one of Europe's largest publicly listed VCs. Trading on both the London Stock Exchange (LSE: GROW) and Euronext Dublin, the firm was established in 2006 and rebranded in 2021. Molten Ventures specializes in investing in high-growth, disruptive technology companies across various sectors. Its public listing provides a unique advantage, offering investors liquidity and diversified exposure to a portfolio of private tech assets, a model less common in the traditional VC landscape.

Molten Ventures primarily targets Series A, B, and C funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies through crucial growth phases. Their typical initial investment ranges from £5 million to £25 million, which translates to approximately $6.35 million to $31.75 million based on recent exchange rates. The firm is largely sector-agnostic within the technology space, with a portfolio spanning enterprise software, fintech, healthtech, deep tech, and consumer technology. This broad approach allows them to capture innovation across diverse segments of the digital economy.

Beyond providing capital, Molten Ventures aims to be a strategic partner, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to support its portfolio companies' scaling and international expansion. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Revolut and Graphcore, alongside successful exits like UiPath and Trustpilot. In the fiscal year 2023 alone, Molten Ventures deployed approximately £109 million into new and follow-on investments, underscoring their active role in the European tech ecosystem. Their long-term strategy focuses on identifying and nurturing companies with the potential for significant market disruption and value creation.