Observed Signal · Sep 7, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Financials Market: 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.
Fundraising news for a VC firm, relevant to the tech investment ecosystem but not directly impacting AdTech operations or strategy.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 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.
- Molten Ventures manages over £2 billion (€2.3 billion) in assets and has a track record of 40+ growth deals.
- Molten Ventures is in line to manage the UK government's £1 billion Scale Up Fund.
Connected Companies & Entities
6 Entities mappedBritish Business Bank
UK state-owned development bank supporting finance for smaller businesses.
“including a £75m cornerstone investment from the British Business Bank, the government body which is a major investor in VC funds....”
Molten Ventures
Investor / PEUK-listed venture capital firm backing European technology companies.
“Molten Ventures is looking to raise £350m in total in its Ventures Growth Fund and has announced the £175m first close of the fund....”
M&G
Investor / PEUK savings, insurance and asset management group.
“M&G Investments and Schroders are among those vying to manage the Scale Up Fund, according to Sky News....”
Schroders
Investor / PEPublic investment manager serving institutions, advisers and individual clients.
“M&G Investments and Schroders are among those vying to manage the Scale Up Fund, according to Sky News....”
Revolut
App-first fintech platform for banking, payments, trading and business finance.
“The backer of Revolut, which is reportedly vying to manage a £1bn government-backed fund focused on backing the UK’s most promising startups...”
Earlybird Venture Capital
Pan-European early-stage venture capital investor in technology companies.
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