[2024] Why we invest solely in technology – Will Horlick, Molten Ventures VCT – Meet the manager

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“If you like technology, and the attributes and the potential high values that can be returned from growing good investments, we’re probably one of the only VCTs that has that 100% risk exposure to technology.” Meet VCT manager Will Horlick of Molten Ventures. Its Venture Capital Trust (VCT) recently exited surgical device innovator Endomag, and the portfolio includes fintech ‘unicorn’ Thought Machine. What is the VCT’s investment approach in 2024/25? Has the challenging economic environment turned a corner? Watch the interview to learn more…

0:00 What is Molten Ventures VCT?
1:01 Who are Molten Ventures?
1:50 Types of companies Molten Ventures likes to invest in
3:14 What is Molten’s advantage in sourcing and winning deals?
4:24 Investing in Binalyze (cybersecurity) – helping enterprises react to data breaches
5:13 Investing in FintechOS (software for banks and insurance companies)
5:37 Investing in XMOS (semiconductor designer in IoT and audio)
6:03 “Our two most valuable assets are both fintech” – Thought Machine and Form3
6:59 How in practice does Molten help companies grow and get acquired?
8:04 Exit story: Endomagnetics (healthtech) – cancer trace and detection
9:44 How risky is Molten Ventures VCT?
10:43 Where are the most attractive opportunities, in Molten’s view?
11:41 Ultimately why should investors consider Molten Ventures VCT?

For more details on Molten Ventures VCT, including documents & how to invest, see https://www.wealthclub.co.uk/y/molten....

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