Molten Ventures Overview
Molten Ventures, formerly known as Draper Esprit, is a British venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions, primarily across Europe. Molten Ventures is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The firm has offices in London, Cambridge, and Dublin.
Is Molten Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Molten Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Molten Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
£2,000,000 - £30,000,000
Contact information
Venture Partner
David Cummings
Chief Executive Officer
Martin Davis
Partner
Christoph Hornung
Investment Team
Nadia L.
Partner
Nelly M.
How to approach funds like Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures values founders who demonstrate a clear path to scale and a strong understanding of their market's global potential. When engaging, highlight your traction, defensible technology, and how your team is positioned to lead in a competitive landscape. They appreciate data-driven narratives and evidence of capital efficiency, especially if you can articulate how their network and platform can accelerate your growth beyond Europe.
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