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10-K Financial Filing Analysis for Molten Ventures (2026-09-03)

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, U.S. Global Investors reported total operating revenues of $10.25 million, up 21.3% year-over-year from $8.45 million in fiscal 2025. Total Assets Under Management (AUM) reached $1.67 billion, an increase of 26.3% compared to $1.32 billion in the prior year, driven primarily by market appreciation in gold, natural resources, and airline-focused funds (including the JETS ETF). Operating expenses fell 5.1% to $10.85 million, narrowing the operating loss to $603,000 from $2.99 million. Net income swung to $3.06 million ($0.24 per diluted share) from a net loss of $334,000 in fiscal 2025, buoyed by $4.15 million in net investment income from corporate investments. Management disclosed a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting concerning spreadsheet review controls and weighted-average share count calculations for earnings per share.

• Total AUM reached $1.672 billion as of June 30, 2026, up 26.3% YoY from $1.324 billion, led by $1.205 billion in ETF assets and $467.5 million in USGIF mutual funds.
• Consolidated net income turned positive to $3.055 million compared to a net loss of $334,000 in FY 2025, driven by $4.148 million in net investment income from corporate investments.
• Management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to spreadsheet-based review controls for weighted-average share calculations in EPS.

Molten Ventures Hits £175M First Close of Growth Fund

Molten Ventures, a UK-based venture capital firm listed on the London Stock Exchange, has announced the first close of its Ventures Growth Fund at £175 million (€203 million), with a target of £350 million (€407 million). The British Business Bank committed £75 million (€87 million) as a cornerstone investor, with Molten providing the remaining £100 million (€116 million). The fund will focus on Series B and later-stage investments in UK and European technology companies across sectors including space, AI, fintech, quantum, deeptech, and hardware, addressing a critical funding gap for late-stage tech firms. Molten Ventures has a track record of over 40 growth deals and £814 million invested in the past decade, and manages over £2 billion (€2.3 billion) in assets. The firm is also reportedly in line to manage the UK government's £1 billion Scale Up Fund.

• Molten Ventures announced a first close of £175 million (€203 million) for its Ventures Growth Fund, targeting £350 million (€407 million).
• The British Business Bank committed £75 million (€87 million) as a cornerstone investor.
• The fund will invest in UK and European growth-stage companies across space, AI, fintech, quantum, deeptech, and hardware.

Bundesgerichtshof bestätigt Entscheidung des Oberlandesgerichts Celle zugunsten der Porsche SE

Der Bundesgerichtshof hat die Entscheidung des Oberlandesgerichts Celle zugunsten der Porsche SE bestätigt.

Porsche SE beteiligt sich an US-Raumfahrtunternehmen Stoke Space

Porsche SE beteiligt sich an US-Raumfahrtunternehmen Stoke Space (08.09.2026). Zudem begrüßt Porsche SE die Entscheidung des Aufsichtsrates der Volkswagen Group zu umfassendem Zukunftsplan 2030 (03.09.2026).

Christian Lindner invests in tax startup Limetax

Former German finance minister Christian Lindner has invested a five-digit amount in the Berlin-based fintech Limetax, which acquires tax firms and uses AI to streamline their operations. Limetax raised €6 million in a pre-seed round, also backed by former Rocket Internet executive Alexander Kudlich. The startup follows a roll-up strategy, consolidating many small tax practices under one roof with modern IT solutions. Founders Christoph Gamon, Maximilian Meyer, and Christoph Dansard lead the company. This investment reflects a trend of prominent political figures engaging in the tech and fintech sector.

• Christian Lindner invested a five-digit amount in Berlin fintech Limetax.
• Limetax raised €6 million in a pre-seed financing round.
• Founders: Christoph Gamon, Maximilian Meyer, and Christoph Dansard.