2023 Insights

In November, we hosted the second annual Corporate Innovation event. The discussion, under Chatham House rules, offered a deep dive into the intricate dance between startups and corporates and provided a candid exploration of the challenges and strategies inherent in these collaborations.

At Molten we have always tried to do things differently and to do them better. Co-founder Stu Chapman writes about this week's announcement of our proposed acquisition of Forward Partners.

In this article by Molten investors Edel Coen and Leonora Ross-Skinner, we explore the evolution of encryption technology, discussing its balance between data usability and security, with a particular focus on Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and the role of innovative companies in this rapidly evolving field.

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding at an unprecedented pace, impacting industries and transforming the way we approach complex problems. To gain deeper insights into the current state and future prospects of AI, Molten hosted a panel earlier this month featuring three experts in the field, handpicked from our portfolio.

We spoke to Tom Farrand, Director of Product at portfolio company causaLens. Together we spoke about its latest product – decisionOS – the benefits it will bring to customers, the challenges it meets, and the future of AI with causality at its core.

“Silver medals are great… or so I hear.”

From her early days as an engineer, operating drones, and working with leading brands such as Wimbledon and Unilever, to her MBA from London Business School, Ella's diverse background has prepared her for this critical role in the world of impact-driven ventures. Here, we chat about what prompted her to co-found Zinc and how it’s changing the ecosystem for the better.

In November last year, we sat down with Tommy Andersen, founder and managing partner of byFounders, which is part of Molten’s Fund of Funds programme. This is as part of an ongoing series profiling our rich and diverse portfolio of seed fund partners backed by Molten’s Fund of Funds.