Molten Ventures
Overview
Molten Ventures, formerly Draper Esprit, is a British venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions. The firm invests in tech start-ups from Series A through to IPO or acquisition, as well as in seed venture capital funds. It operates in four sectors: consumer technology, enterprise technology, hardware and electronics, and digital health and wellness.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isar Aerospace | Jun 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
| ICEYE | Jun 2026 | Series F | Co-investor |
| IMU Biosciences | Jun 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| IMU Biosciences | Jun 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| Manna Drone Delivery | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
Key People
Jonathan Whitman
Managing Partner
Nic Brisbourne
Senior Partner
Adam Pikett
Venture Partner
Alan Duncan
Venture Partner
Bindi Karia
Venture Partner
Brian Caulfield
Venture Partner
Paul Brooking
Venture Partner
Alexander Holland
Partner Services Manager
Christoph Hornung
Partner
Nelly Markova
Partner
Ozan Sonmez
Partner
Vinoth Jayakumar
Partner
Inga D.
Principal
Phoebe Kitchen
Principal
Laura Whincup
Investment Manager (Elderstreet Investments Limited Now Managing Molten Ventures)
Nikhil Punwaney
Investment Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
