Molten Ventures, a leading venture capital firm with a focus on high‑growth technology businesses, today announces the appointment of Franco Danesi as Senior Partner, alongside the promotions of Inga Deakin and George Chalmers to Partner positions.
Franco Danesi brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, including 18 years on the buyside investing in high‑growth companies. Prior to joining Molten Ventures, Franco was a Partner at European venture capital firm, Korelya Capital, and before that, an Investment Director at Kinnevik, a listed Swedish investment firm focused on technology.
Inga and George both joined Molten Ventures in 2020. Inga leads investments across Healthtech while George heads up the firm’s Energy and Industrial Technologies investment strategy. The promotions are a recognition of both individuals’ contributions to Molten’s investment performance, sector leadership and long-term support for portfolio companies.
Ben Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer at Molten Ventures, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Franco to Molten as a senior partner. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to scale our investment team and portfolio management capabilities. I’m also particularly proud to announce the well-earned promotions of George and Inga to partner, both of whom have emerged through our Principal programme, and have consistently demonstrated great dedication and real impact within our team and our portfolio. These appointments reinforce our commitment to disciplined execution of our strategic priorities and our ongoing focus on investing in the best talent as we grow.”
Franco Danesi, newly appointed Senior Partner at Molten Ventures, said: “I’m thrilled to join the Molten Ventures team. The European technology ecosystem has transformed over the last decade, creating an exceptional opportunity for long‑term, conviction‑driven investors. Molten has established itself as a compelling partner for Europe’s leading technology companies, with a strong track record of backing outstanding founders and teams. I look forward to working with entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of category‑defining businesses.”
Inga Deakin, newly promoted Partner at Molten Ventures said: “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Partner at Molten Ventures to help drive the firm’s next phase of growth. Molten’s proven ability to back ambitious technology companies is what sets us apart, and I’m proud to work with founders building transformative businesses the healthtech ecosystem.
George Chalmers, newly promoted Partner at Molten Ventures commented: “I’m pleased to be taking on the role of Partner at Molten Ventures. Energy and Industrial Technologies are becoming defining themes for the next decade, and Molten is well placed to back founders at the forefront of this shift. I look forward to continuing my work with our portfolio and the team as we support these businesses through their next stages of growth.”