MOLTEN VENTURES PLC
Molten Ventures plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 09799594, with a registered office at 20 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BT. Incorporated on 29 September 2015, the company is recorded as active on the Companies House register. It previously traded as Ingleby (1994) plc until 9 June 2016 and as Draper Esprit plc until 8 November 2021, before adopting its current name.
The company is classified under UK Standard Industrial Classification code 64303 (Activities of venture and development capital companies). Molten Ventures plc operates as a venture capital investment business, providing equity capital to early-stage and growth-stage private technology companies primarily in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Its stated investment focus spans Enterprise & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Deeptech & Hardware, Consumer Technology and Digital Health, investing from Series A through to late-stage growth rounds. On 6 September 2026 the company announced a first close of £175 million for its Molten Growth Fund, including a £75 million cornerstone commitment from the British Business Bank, targeting a final close of £350 million for Series B and later-stage investments.
Ordinary shares of Molten Ventures plc are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker “GROW”, following the company’s move from AIM to the Main Market in July 2021; the shares also carry a secondary listing on Euronext Dublin, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. For the year ended 31 March 2026, Molten Ventures plc reported Group net asset value per share of 760 pence, up 13% from 671 pence a year earlier, with a Group gross portfolio value of £1,525 million and Group net assets of £1,324 million, announced on 9 June 2026. During the year the group invested £89 million of capital, alongside £22 million invested through managed EIS/VCT funds, and generated £120 million in cash proceeds from realisations.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Molten Ventures plc
Molten Ventures plc’s ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, so under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules only holders whose voting rights cross a notification threshold are required to notify the company; the published shareholder information therefore reflects major threshold-crossing holders rather than a complete shareholder register. The largest disclosed holder is Saba Capital Management, L.P., which notified total voting rights of 14.23% (0.25% held directly in shares and 13.97% via a Total Return Swap financial instrument expiring 15 December 2026) following a transaction on 27 July 2026, notified 31 July 2026. Bank of America Corporation notified voting rights of 11.67%, held through financial instruments, as of 26 May 2026, and BlackRock, Inc. notified voting rights of 7.19% (12,417,346 shares) following a transaction on 3 September 2026. Additional passive holdings are recorded for index and exchange-traded funds managed by firms including Vanguard, Invesco and Federated Hermes.
Data availability
Shareholder disclosure for this Main Market-listed company is classified as Major shareholders only, since publicly available information covers holders above the statutory notification threshold rather than the full shareholder base. No Person with Significant Control is recorded for Molten Ventures plc: Companies House confirms the company has been exempt from PSC disclosure since 7 April 2022 because its voting shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market, so no ultimate beneficial owner can be verified from the PSC register.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company number 09799594
- Investegate – Holding(s) in Company notifications, Molten Ventures plc (Saba Capital Management, L.P.; Bank of America Corporation; BlackRock, Inc.)
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Tax Managed Fund-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund | 8.3% | Companies House | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 4.1% | Companies House | |
| Vanguard International Stock Index-Vanguard European Stock Index | 2.3% | Companies House | |
| Invesco ETF Tr-Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF | 1.9% | Companies House | |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund | 1.6% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Molten Ventures plc
Companies House records eighteen officer appointments in total for Molten Ventures plc: nine currently active, comprising eight directors and one company secretary, and nine resigned, including two former corporate company secretaries. The longest-serving active directors, Stuart Malcolm Chapman and Grahame David Cook, have held office since 20 November 2015. The most recently appointed active director is Andrew Heinz Zimmermann, appointed 28 January 2025. Seven of the eight active directors are disclosed as British nationals; one, Gervaise Slowey, is disclosed as Irish nationality and resident in Ireland. This overview reflects Companies House records reviewed on 9 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Appointment of Andrew Heinz Zimmermann as director, effective 28 January 2025.
- Resignation of Martin Michael Arthur Davis as director, effective 29 October 2024.
- Appointment of Lara Hennah Naqushbandi as director, effective 11 September 2023.
Data availability
Officer information for this entity is classified as Full: Companies House publishes current and historical officer records, including appointment and resignation dates. Nationality is officially disclosed for the current directors; it was not confirmed for the company secretary in the record reviewed. Country of residence is separately disclosed (England, Ireland or United Kingdom depending on the filing) and should not be treated as equivalent to nationality, and the correspondence address shown for all current officers is the company’s registered office rather than a personal address.
Sources
- Companies House – Officers list, company number 09799594
- Companies House – Company overview, company number 09799594
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of Molten Ventures plc
Molten Ventures plc is a publicly listed venture capital investment company. No parent company is recorded for it at Companies House, and since 7 April 2022 it has been exempt from PSC disclosure because its shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market, so no separate registrable controlling entity applies. Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings confirm Molten Ventures plc as the direct holder of 75% or more of shares and voting rights in at least six UK-registered companies, and as the indirect parent, through one of those subsidiaries, of at least one further UK company. An Irish-registered entity associated with the group, Molten Ventures (Ireland) Limited, was not independently verified against the Irish companies register during this review. Group information reviewed 9 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molten Ventures Holdings Ltd | GB | 14259306 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Molten Ventures Advisors Limited | GB | 13868745 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Forward Partners Group Limited | GB | 13244370 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares | Active | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Molten Ventures (Nominee) Limited | GB | 09878900 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares | Active | 6 Apr 2016 |
| Grow Trustees Limited | GB | 13000487 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Elderstreet Holdings Limited | GB | 06365059 | Direct subsidiary | 75%+ shares & voting rights | Active | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Forward Partners Management Company Limited | GB | 08819822 | Indirect subsidiary (via Forward Partners Group Limited) | 75%+ shares of intermediate holder | Active | 19 Jul 2021 |
Recent structural changes
- Acquisition of Forward Partners Plc by way of a recommended all-share offer, announced 27 November 2023 and completed in March 2024; Forward Partners Group Limited and its subsidiaries (including Forward Partners Management Company Limited) subsequently became part of the Molten Ventures group, confirmed by a Companies House PSC filing dated 14 March 2024.
Data availability
Group structure information is classified as Partial: direct subsidiary relationships and one indirect subsidiary are confirmed via Companies House PSC filings, but the Irish subsidiary and the full extent of the corporate structure below Forward Partners Group Limited were not independently verified against primary registry sources during this review.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control filings for Molten Ventures Holdings Ltd (14259306), Molten Ventures Advisors Limited (13868745), Forward Partners Group Limited (13244370), Molten Ventures (Nominee) Limited (09878900), Grow Trustees Limited (13000487), Elderstreet Holdings Limited (06365059) and Forward Partners Management Company Limited (08819822)
- Investegate – Rule 2.7 Recommended All-Share Acquisition announcement, Molten Ventures plc, 27 November 2023
MOLTEN VENTURES PLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MOLTEN VENTURES PLC do?
Molten Ventures plc (formerly Draper Esprit plc, renamed 8 November 2021) is a UK venture capital investment company, SIC 64303 (activities of venture and development capital companies), investing in early- and growth-stage technology companies across the UK and Europe in sectors including Enterprise & SaaS, AI, Deeptech & Hardware, Consumer Technology and Digital Health.
Who owns MOLTEN VENTURES PLC?
As a Main Market-listed company, publicly disclosed shareholders reflect holders above the statutory notification threshold; the largest disclosed holders per the most recent TR-1 filings are Saba Capital Management, L.P. (14.23% of voting rights, mostly via a total return swap, notified 31 July 2026) and Bank of America Corporation (11.67%, notified 26 May 2026).
Who is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Molten Ventures plc has no active Person with Significant Control on record; Companies House confirms the company has been exempt from PSC disclosure since 7 April 2022 because its voting shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market.
What is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's company registration number?
MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's registration number is 09799594, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC still an active company?
MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was MOLTEN VENTURES PLC incorporated?
MOLTEN VENTURES PLC was incorporated on 29 September 2015, according to Companies House.
What is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for MOLTEN VENTURES PLC is London, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC registered as?
MOLTEN VENTURES PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC's revenue?
As an investment company Molten Ventures plc reports net asset value rather than trading revenue: Group NAV per share reached 760 pence for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 13% from 671 pence, with a Group gross portfolio value of £1,525 million and Group net assets of £1,324 million, announced 9 June 2026.
Is MOLTEN VENTURES PLC listed on a stock exchange?
Ordinary shares of Molten Ventures plc trade on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under ticker GROW, with a secondary listing on Euronext Dublin, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
Who are the officers/directors of MOLTEN VENTURES PLC?
Companies House records nine active officers (eight directors and one company secretary) and nine resigned officer appointments; seven of the eight active directors are disclosed as British nationals and one, Gervaise Slowey, as Irish.
Does MOLTEN VENTURES PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Companies House PSC filings confirm at least six direct UK subsidiaries of Molten Ventures plc, including Molten Ventures Holdings Ltd and Forward Partners Group Limited (acquired via an all-share offer completed March 2024), plus at least one indirect subsidiary held through Forward Partners Group Limited.
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