Draper Esprit, now known as Molten Ventures, is a British venture capital firm founded in 2004 that invests. See stage focus and contact routes.
Draper Esprit, now known as Molten Ventures, is a British venture capital firm founded in 2004 that invests in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions and operates offices in London, Cambridge, and Dublin. The firm focuses on early and growth-stage investments, primarily at Series A+, across four sectors: consumer, enterprise, hardware/deeptech, and digital health/wellness, with a geographic focus on the UK and Europe. It invests approximately £120 million annually and typically executes 15–20 deals per year, often acting as a lead investor in B2B and B2C fintech and challenger banking plays. Notable portfolio companies include Revolut, Wise (formerly TransferWise), N26, and Thought Machine, with the portfolio encompassing five unicorns and ten IPOs. As Europe’s first publicly listed venture capital firm (LSE:GROW), Draper Esprit distinguishes itself through a “patient capital” model that provides finance not tied to traditional fund cycles. The firm emphasizes disruptive, high-growth tech and has publicly highlighted its expertise in fintech through partner interviews and portfolio analysis.
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