Molten Ventures is a Europe-based venture capital firm that specializes in investing in high-growth technology companies. Since its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in 2016 (when it was known as Draper Esprit), the company has provided early- and later-stage capital to innovative businesses across industries such as software, deep tech, healthtech and consumer internet. Molten Ventures works alongside founders to support product development, market expansion and strategic partnerships.
The firm’s investment strategy spans seed rounds through Series A, B and beyond, with an emphasis on identifying businesses that have the potential to scale rapidly and disrupt established markets. Molten Ventures leverages its in-house team of investment professionals and a global network of industry experts to guide portfolio companies on governance, talent recruitment, commercial strategy and exit readiness. Over the years, the firm has backed dozens of startups that have gone on to secure follow-on financing, strategic acquisitions or public listings.
Originally founded in 2006 under the name Esprit Capital Partners, the company rebranded as Draper Esprit after joining the global Draper Venture Network, and later adopted the Molten Ventures name in mid-2022 to reflect its evolution and broadened scope. Headquartered in London, the firm also maintains offices in Dublin, Cambridge, Berlin, Paris and Boston, enabling hands-on engagement with entrepreneurs throughout Europe and North America.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Stefan Glaenzer, Molten Ventures combines long-standing relationships in the technology ecosystem with a disciplined, research-driven approach to investing. The firm’s cross-border footprint and active support model aim to accelerate the growth trajectories of its portfolio companies, positioning Molten Ventures as a prominent backer of Europe’s next generation of tech leaders.
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