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.

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 as at 30 September 2024 realised over £600 million from successful exits, demonstrating a strong track record of value creation for investors.

A Proven Track Record

As at 30 September 2024

Alongside 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 30 September 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 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

~41%

Emerging Companies

Getting access to Europe’s technology innovators

~7%

Cash

Upon exit, cash returns to the balance sheet and can be re-invested

~-11%

Other Assets and Liabilities