Molten Ventures Plc

A leading venture capital firm on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Dublin.

We invest across the UK and Europe in private high-growth technology companies with global ambitions. We do this because we believe the future is being built, today, by Europe's entrepreneurs.

Investment Case

Long-term, capital allocation

Molten takes a long-term, patient capital approach to investing in and developing high-growth technology companies across the UK and Europe.

Multiple sources of capital

We combine multiple pools of capital, across PLC, EIS, VCT and third-party investment strategies, to invest in the best UK and European technology companies.

Diversified portfolio of leading companies

We have a diversified portfolio of 110+ companies. The top 20 comprise 62% of portfolio value across sectors and stages, spanning the UK and Europe.

Focused on disruptive, high-growth technology companies

Molten specialises in investing in disruptive, high-growth technology companies, capturing their full growth potential by building meaningful ownership stakes over time.

Experienced team and value-added support

Molten has an experienced team with active Board management; providing strategic guidance, access to networks, and operational support to portfolio companies, and helping them to scale and achieve growth objectives.

Proven track record

Molten Ventures plc has deployed over £1 billion in capital, and realised over £520 million from successful exits, thus demonstrating a strong track record of value creation for investors.

Financial Highlights

As at 31 March 2024

£1,379m

Gross Portfolio Value

£1,251m

Net Assets

£525m

Realised since IPO

662p

NAV per share

What's in a share?

As at 31 March 2024

Buy a share in Molten Ventures, and you’re getting access to some of Europe’s technology innovators, years of investor expertise, and an investment model which has proven sustainable to date. We focus on four sectors, and keep our portfolio diverse. As our companies grow, we provide follow-on capital to build our stakes. As at 31 March 2024, 64% of our Net Asset Value is distributed in the top 20 companies, representing our core holdings. Cash goes back to the balance sheet when exit proceeds are received—so we can re-invest it in new opportunities. We strive for sustainable growth, for the long term

* Capital is at risk. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance.

~64%

Core Holdings

The top companies by value that represent 62% of the overall Net Asset Value

~39%

Emerging Companies

Getting access to Europe’s technology innovators

~5%

Cash

Upon exit, cash goes back to the balance sheet to be re-invested

~-8%

Other Assets and Liabilities

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03 Oct

Secondary acquisition of Connect Ventures' First Fund

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30 Sep

Molten Ventures Plc: TVR-Total Voting Rights

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25 Sep

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23 Sep

Molten Ventures — Crystallising portfolio values

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26 Jul

Molten Ventures — Making progress on its realisation agenda

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25 Jun

Molten Ventures — Green shoots of recovery

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Regulatory Disclosures

For shareholders that would like to submit TR-1 forms, please see the Major Shareholding Notifications guidance here.

Molten Ventures plc is registered in England and Wales with company number 09799594. It is managed by Esprit Capital Partners LLP (Reg No: OC318087). Esprit Capital Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 451191).

Where any information on this website relating to Molten Ventures plc constitutes a financial promotion for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended), it is issued and approved by Esprit Capital Partners LLP for distribution and use in the UK only.

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Contact Details

Registered Office: 20 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BT, United Kingdom

Phone Number: +44 (0)20 7931 8800

Contact email: IR@molten.vc 

Group VAT number: 892208805

Risk Warnings

Your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. 

Shares may trade at a discount to their net asset value. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Therefore you should only make investments which you can afford to lose without having any significant impact on your overall financial position or commitments.

As a shareholder in Molten Ventures plc, you do not have the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) about the management of Molten Ventures plc. You would not be able to make a claim to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) about Molten Ventures plc in the event that Molten Ventures plc found itself unable to pay out.  

Prospective investors must refer to the applicable Prospectus, in particular the section headed “Risk Factors”, when considering an investment in Molten Ventures plc.