Draper Esprit is now Molten Ventures. #MakeMorePossible Molten’s rebranding from Draper Esprit represents the huge growth the firm has seen in the past 24 months. The Molten name is rooted in our team’s long experience of transformation – both our own, and our successful efforts to help their portfolio do the same. The name was inspired by the natural process of State Change, by which matter is transformed via the injection of energy – , the first transformation is from solid to molten form. The Molten team believes that venture capital works best when VCs give their energy to help companies succeed. This ‘energy’ goes far beyond providing just capital, it also means experience, knowledge, relationships and a commitment for the long term. "The time has come to try something fresh. We wanted a brand that embodied who we are, how we operate, and what our strategy is and could help to tell our story. That, I firmly believe, we have found in Molten Ventures: a brand that is not only befitting of where we are now but reflects our ambition as the leader of a new generation of tech VCs.” CEO, Martin Davis https://lnkd.in/dQufUTBe
Molten Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
All our energy is devoted to supporting Europe’s most visionary tech entrepreneurs | Formerly Draper Esprit
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All our energy is devoted to supporting Europe’s most visionary tech entrepreneurs, from Series A to wherever their ambition takes them | Formerly Draper Esprit Molten Ventures is one of the most active venture capital firms in Europe, developing and investing in disruptive, high growth technology companies. We believe it is our role to support the visionary entrepreneurs who will invent the future. We fuel their growth with our ‘energy’ in the form of truly patient capital, access to international networks and decades of experience building businesses. Currently, Molten Ventures is a shareholder in a diverse portfolio of companies including Revolut, UiPath, Trustpilot, Ledger, and Graphcore. For more information please visit: www.moltenventures.com
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- 51-200 employees
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- 2006
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- Software, Telecoms, Electroncs, Internet, Medtech, and Cleantech
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As part of our 2054 campaign, we asked Darko Matovski, PhD, CEO of causaLens for his vision of the future, here's what he told us: "Thirty years ago, we had a problem: data was increasing exponentially but we couldn’t train data scientists fast enough. As so often in human history, a tool was the answer. causaLens created AI Agents, a tool of automation. Deployed in business, government and beyond, our agents radically simplified and enhanced our ability to make decisions from data. Today, our world is a partnership between humans and machines, human judgement remains vital while automation frees us to live more connected, prosperous lives." #MakeMorePossible
🔮2054 AD: I am in my 60ies and AI Agents are making Data Science accessible to all. I want to show you what I see when I look 30 years ahead. A world where AI and human judgment combine to solve our greatest challenges. In 2024, we faced what seemed impossible: - Data growing exponentially - Too few data scientists - Complex decisions getting harder In December 2024, we launched something that would change everything: AI Agents for Data Science. Not just a tool. A revolution. Today, every organization – from global enterprises to local nonprofits – harnesses data to solve humanity's biggest challenges. The partnership between human judgment and AI automation didn't replace us. It empowered us to achieve more. This may seem like a crazy vision. But the future is closer than you think. Thanks Molten Ventures for trusting us to Make More Possible P.S. Sounds too optimistic? That's what they said about the internet in 1994. 😉
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🌎 It was a pleasure to host another edition of the Molten X Slush LP dinner, continuing our mission to bridge the funding gap between the #US and #Europe! 🤝 Collaboration is the cornerstone of early-stage investing, with strong network effects and diverse funding sources supporting founders in scaling their businesses and expanding internationally. We’re excited to be a part of strengthening these relationships, sharing insights, and collaborating with our friends across the Atlantic! Adams Street Partners, VenCap International plc, Harvard Management Company, dara5, Rosberg Ventures, Cross Creek, StepStone Group, Princeton University Investment Company, Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO), Vinthera, Mass General Brigham Investment Office, Vanderbilt University, Top Tier Capital Partners, British Patient Capital, KIRKBI A/S, Wellcome Trust.
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The Molten team had another fantastic year at Slush. Here is Vinoth Jayakumar in conversation with Rafal Modrzewski at ICEYE, one of our portfolio companies. Video to follow!
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Molten Ventures plc published its FY25 Interim Results today. You can find a link to the online report here: https://lnkd.in/e9ph4QYS
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A big week for the Molten team, we'll be attending Slush in Helsinki in force! On Thursday, Vinoth Jayakumar will be on the Founder Stage talking space tech with Rafal Modrzewski, CEO of ICEYE. Find us on the Slush app and line up a meeting in the Molten investor lounge. Be sure to keep an eye out for the rest of our team at the myriad side events: Jonathan Sibilia Isabel Fox Edel Coen George Chalmers, CFA Leonora Ross Skinner Mohadeseh A. Dave Neumann Bakhrom Ibragimov Ozan Sonmez Nelly Markova Bindi Karia James Clark #MakeMorePossible
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For our 2054 campaign, we asked Scott Pomerantz, CEO of FocalPoint how the world would look in 30 years if he succeeded: “Today you’ll find FocalPoint software in every physical device from our self-driving cars, the drones that deliver our goods, to the devices we use to track our health and our movement. Our technology has saved countless lives, reduced untold emissions, saved so much time, but also given us a greater awareness of how we relate to each other.”
GPS is one of the marvels of the modern world and plays a key role in our daily lives. As the demand for smarter, efficient services increases, so does the demand for greater GPS accuracy. Over the next 30 years, we’re advancing location technology to power autonomous vehicles, enhance smartphone navigation, and improve wearable device performance. Imagine a world in which self-driving cars navigate busy cities safely, ride-share drivers locate you with ease, and people feel safe, knowing they have adequate protection on our streets. We are dedicated to improving the lives of everyone who relies on positioning technology, and our vision for 2054 reflects our commitment. Watch our CEO Scott Pomerantz articulate our vision for the next 30 years and how our GPS software is transforming the way we navigate the world. Thank you to Molten Ventures for bringing our vision to life! #GNSS #PNT #Innovation #SmartCities
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On Tuesday, as our CEO Ben Wilkinson opened the market at the London Stock Exchange, the Molten team showed up en force to celebrate the launch of our 2054 campaign. To find out more and to discover what we think could be in store for 2054, visit our campaign microsite https://lnkd.in/e2TwzpW3. It’s closer than you think. #2054 #technology #AI #venturecapital
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Yesterday, as part of our recently launched #2054 campaign, our new CEO – and longtime colleague – Ben Wilkinson spoke to NYSE for an interview in which he spoke to the recent history of Molten, its long-term vision and his plans for the immediate future. Have a watch below. #2054 #VentureCapital #Future
Ben Wilkinson, CEO at Molten Ventures Joins NYSE TV Live
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Molten Ventures reposted this
Today, Molten Ventures launches 2054—a bold campaign exploring one question: What if you succeed? Set 30 years from now, this AI-generated film sets the stage for what the future could look like if innovations in Molten’s portfolio accomplish what they have set out to do. From satellites advancing climate insights to life-saving medical tech and drones redefining transit, the film shows the technologies we believe will help build tomorrow. The twist? These innovations are already here—in hospitals, in the air, online and in orbit. And they’re in Molten’s portfolio. This campaign seeks to show all of us the acceleration that is possible when capital, support, and expertise fuel the right ideas. In short: what happens when we all succeed. To view the campaign in full visit https://lnkd.in/e2TwzpW3. #MakeMorePossible #AI