Today marks a milestone for Molten Ventures (LSE: GROW, Euronext Dublin: GRW), as newly appointed CEO Ben Wilkinson opens the market at the London Stock Exchange with the launch of Molten’s ambitious ‘2054’ campaign. This campaign embodies a question at the heart of Molten’s vision: What if you succeed? For Molten Ventures—a FTSE 250 venture capital firm that has consistently championed Europe’s most forward-thinking technologies—success means accelerating ideas that can transform the future.
Created in partnership with Buska Video, the ‘2054’ film takes us thirty years into a possible future, showing how today’s technology may shape the world in profound ways. Narrated by Molten’s own Leonora Ross Skinner and George Chalmers – ‘aged up’ by AI – the story reflects on today’s innovations through a future lens, envisioning satellites driving climate insights, medical advancements reshaping patient care, and drones revolutionising transport. These are not imagined achievements but realities happening right now—achievements powered by the visionaries in Molten’s portfolio, with Molten providing the capital, expertise, and support to make it possible.
The film itself has a story worth telling: crafted with 14 generative AI tools, this production was impossible just a year ago. Today, it’s possible, though challenging—and by this time next year, it will be routine. This progression reflects Molten’s commitment to accelerating technologies, supporting breakthrough companies whose innovations will soon be commonplace. And in true Molten spirit, the ‘2054’ campaign is only beginning; in the coming months, additional films will debut, sharing the bold visions of portfolio company CEOs who imagine where their technologies could lead by 2054.
As Ben Wilkinson delivered his first public address as CEO, he underscored Molten Ventures’ mission: to be the investment platform for pioneers who create the future. “We’re here to help these visionaries succeed, to turn potential into progress,” he said. “For Molten, success means not only building toward the future but creating real change in our world, now.”
To view the full campaign and see what happens when capital, support, and expertise fuel the right ideas visit Molten 2054.
About Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures plc is a leading venture capital firm in Europe, developing and investing in disruptive, high growth technology companies. We believe it is our role to support the visionary entrepreneurs who will invent the future. We fuel their growth with our ‘energy’ in the form of truly patient capital, access to international networks and decades of experience building businesses. Currently, Molten Ventures is a shareholder in a diverse portfolio of companies including Revolut, Thought Machine, Coachhub, Form3, Aiven, Ledger and Aircall. Find out more about Molten Ventures.