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Molten Ventures is looking to invest in tech companies that see new ways for the world to work
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Molten Ventures is looking to invest in tech companies that see new ways for the world to work
Molten Ventures is a leading venture capital (VC) firm investing in and developing disruptive, high-growth technology companies. It injects visionary companies with energy to help them transform and grow via capital, knowledge, experience and relationships. Molten believes it is its role to support entrepreneurs who will invent the future. This requires good people, discipline and focus. Some VC-backed firms have scaled into global leaders – take Revolut as a recent example, having achieved a $45bn valuation and becoming Europe’s most valuable tech company.
Molten provides investors with access to an actively managed portfolio of high-potential companies.
Molten has a core portfolio that is made up of 17 companies, representing 61% of the gross portfolio value.
Molten deploys capital throughout Europe…
…across four core sectors
A compelling investment case with a strong track record of value creation for investors
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About VC
VC provides the support and resources that early-stage, high-potential companies need to grow. These companies often operate in high-impact sectors, such as fintech, climate tech, healthcare and technology including AI and Internet of Things (IoT).
VC does not just provide funding, it also helps bridge the gap between breakthrough ideas and the marketplace by delivering expertise, mentorship and access to critical networks, accelerating innovation and translating ideas into impactful businesses. The UK alone has around 9,100 VC-backed companies, employing approximately 378,000 individuals, demonstrating VC’s substantial contribution to the real-world economy and technological advancement.
The venture model embraces a high-risk, high-reward dynamic, seeking outsized returns from a smaller number of standout portfolio companies that become breakout successes. This approach has been instrumental in shaping leading innovation hubs worldwide. VC-backed firms have scaled into global leaders, with Revolut being a recent example, having achieved a $45bn valuation and becoming Europe’s most valuable tech company. Governments increasingly recognise the importance of the VC sector, with the Mansion House Accord aiming to unlock £50bn of defined contribution pension capital in investment towards private companies and VC. These interventions aim to cultivate dynamic start-up ecosystems and boost national competitiveness, aligning with Molten’s investment focus on companies that have proven traction and are looking to scale.
VC performance
In terms of investment performance, VC has performed well against traditional asset classes. A ten-year analysis of UK VC funds revealed an annualised internal rate of return of roughly 11%, outperforming the UK All-Share, which posted 5.3% over the same timeframe. While VC returns can experience volatility and reduced liquidity relative to other asset classes, they provide high return potential due to early exposure to transformative companies. VC offers further asset diversification opportunities for institutional investors, such as pension funds and university endowments.
Macroeconomic environment
Geopolitical tensions, notably the global tariffs imposed by the US, affected global markets and increased the US-China trade war and technology rivalry. In the near term, these tariffs are somewhat limited to specific segments. Molten’s portfolio, which includes investments in sectors such as healthcare, climate and fintech, is largely focused in areas that are currently insulated from any direct tariff effect on goods. There is a second-order effect with the geopolitical rift leading to broader investment barriers and caution, with this expected to impact on the IPO market. With inflation now easing across many regions, Molten has observed central banks reducing interest rates and expect to see growth and risk assets, such as VC, becoming more attractive to investors as the cost of capital reduces from the highs of 2023 and early 2024.
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