Investment Case
Why Molten? We leverage a unique venture capital model to back Europe’s most promising tech innovators, delivering strong realised returns while reinvesting in future growth. Learn how our strategy, portfolio, and track record create long-term value for investors.
Exposure to a private asset class via a FTSE 250 company
We provide access to the VC asset class in a growing European market. We have a diversified portfolio of 100+ companies actively managed by an established portfolio team. The top 17 comprise 61% of Gross Portfolio Value across sectors and stages, spanning the UK and Europe.
Capturing full growth potential
Our evergreen balance sheet allows Molten to take a long-term approach to investing in and developing high-growth technology companies across the UK and Europe. We capture their full growth potential by building meaningful ownership stakes over time.
Multiple and growing sources of capital to deploy
We combine multiple pools of capital to invest in the best UK and European technology companies. We can deploy capital from across investment strategies - PIc, EIS, VCT, co-invest vehicles, FoF, and strategic partnerships.
Established track record of exits
Molten Ventures has deployed over £1.1 billion in capital, and realised £660 million from successful exits since IPO, thus demonstrating a strong track record of value creation for investors.
Disciplined Capital Allocation
To deliver long-term value for our shareholders, we follow our capital allocation policy, which outlines how the Company intends to deploy capital resources across NAV per share accretive opportunities.
A Proven Track Record
As at 31 March 2025Alongside capital, we also commit brainpower, passion and energy to solve problems. We do this by finding and equipping the best innovators with the tools they need to transform the way the world works. By empowering our people to use their talent, ambition and expertise, we aspire to push things forward and make the world better.
What's in a share?
As at 31 March 2025Buy 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 core technology sectors (Enterprise, Consumer, Hardware & Deeptech, and Digital Health & Wellness), and keep our portfolio diverse. As our companies grow, we provide follow-on capital to build our stakes. As at the date stated above, 64% of our Net Asset Value is distributed in the top 15-20 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.
~63%
Core Holdings
The top companies by value represent 63% of the overall gross portfolio value
~40%
Emerging Companies
Getting access to Europe’s technology innovators
~7%
Cash
Upon exit, cash returns to the balance sheet and can be re-invested
~-10%
Other Assets and Liabilities