Market's view on Molten Ventures
Published on April 2024
- Molten Ventures faces potential activist pressure on their register which could lead to enforced changes and disposals, potentially boosting short-term share price but not necessarily benefitting long-term interests.
- General sentiment on the tech market turning positive again, with potential for growth and stability in tech investments.
- The private equity bid for Darktrace indicates increasing activity and opportunities in the tech sector, which could lead to beneficial exits within Molten Ventures’ portfolio.
- Molten Ventures’ Chief Financial Officer highlighted the lag in venture capital success between the US and Europe, with Europe not performing as well post-Brexit.
- CEO of Molten Ventures discussed the company’s strong position and potential increase in realisations expected in the current financial year.
- Discussion of valuation uplifts, particularly in relation to Molten Ventures’ holdings in Revolut, indicating positive adjustments based on external valuations by entities like Schroders.
- Molten Ventures maintains a diverse portfolio with significant stakes in core companies and sectors, emphasizing high growth, strong IP, and substantial addressable markets.
- Observations on the need for more transparency in portfolio holdings to assess real value and potential returns from investments like Revolut.