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Molten Ventures
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About Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures is a leading venture capital firm in Europe, investing in and developing high growth technology companies. Headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Molten Ventures targets Series A and B rounds in European start-ups that have demonstrated strong market demand and are well positioned for rapid scaling. Molten focus on four key areas: Enterprise & SaaS, Deeptech & Hardware, HealthTech, and Consumer technology—backing innovations at the forefront of the generational shift in technology in areas like AI, Quantum, Fintech, Cyber, Climate and Space. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Molten provides a unique opportunity for public market investors to access these fast-growing tech businesses, without having to commit to long term investments with limited liquidity. Since its IPO in June 2016, Molten has deployed over £1bn capital into fast growing tech companies and has realised £660m to 31 March 2025. For more information, visit moltenventures.com
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Signals from Molten Ventures
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Capital & Finance
Molten Ventures announced the first close of its Growth Fund at £175 million, including a £75 million cornerstone commitment from the British Business Bank.
Reported by Molten Ventures
Capital & Finance
Molten Ventures closed its first close at £175m with British Business Bank
Reported by Inga Deakin
Customers & Market
Molten Ventures noted that Isar Aerospace successfully put payloads in orbit for the European space ecosystem.
Reported by Michael Dimelow
Products & Services
Molten Ventures portfolio company Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit and deployed payloads with its Spectrum launch vehicle on its second flight, lifting off from Andøya Space in Norway.
Reported by Molten Ventures
People
Molten Ventures Senior Partner Franco Danesi shares his background, track record, and alignment with European tech.
Reported by Molten Ventures
People
Molten Ventures Senior Partner Franco Danesi is building on the investment team and supporting the next phase of the platform.
Reported by Molten Ventures