Ian Sosso

Founder and Managing Partner

2009

I founded Monte Carlo Capital (MCC) initially as an angel investor deploying my own capital. Over the years, MCC evolved into a venture firm that combines a fund with SPVs, investing in early-stage technology companies with the potential to solve big problems or drive 10X efficiency improvements in large markets. As an angel investor, I led over 50 investments across 23 companies, often across multiple rounds. MCC has invested over $7M in a single business in successive financings. Today, we no longer lead rounds, but act as highly strategic co-investors alongside world-class VCs. Today, MCC invests in seed-stage technology-driven businesses in the US, UK, and Europe across sectors. Our hybrid investment model includes: 🔹 A fund (now closed)– Writing €250K–€350K first checks in 30 companies. The next fund will be launched Q1 2026 🔹 SPVs for Co-Investment with the Fund – 7 deals per year, ranging from €500K to €1M, enabling investors to deploy significantly more capital beyond the fund’s capacity. 🔹 Backing Exceptional Founders – Co-investing alongside top global VCs like Valor Equity Partners, Insight Partners, Seraphim Space, FJ Labs, Kima Ventures, Y Combinator, Wellington, Aglaé Ventures, Panakes, and more. Join Our Investor Network MCC’s investor base is primarily HNWIs and family principals who seek access to top-tier venture deals. If you’re interested in exclusive investment opportunities in early-stage technology, apply here: montecarlocap.com/investors/

Adjunct Professor

2016 - 2021

I teached a 30 hour class on Venture Capital to MBA and Finance MSc students. Class rated by students 4.7/5.0 to 4.8/5.0.

Regional Managing Director - Head of Global Markets Asia Pacific

2004 - 2009

Responsible for overseeing and growing all the financial markets businesses in Asia (Trading, Sales, Structuring) across asset classes (Equity Derivatives, FX, Rates, Credit, Precious Metals, Alternative Investments). Ran the trading floors of HK, Singapore and Shanghai. Built the structured products businesses from scratch.

Head of FX structuring

2003 - 2004

Vice President - Structuring - Derivatives and Structured Products

2001 - 2003

Vice President - Structuring - Derivatives and Structured Products - All asset classes

1999 - 2001

Director - Hedge Funds Derivatives Sales

1998 - 1999

Associate Director - Exotics Options Sales and Structuring - Asia

1997 - 1998

FX Options Sales and Structuring

1995 - 1997

FX Options Sales / Eurobond Trading / FX Forwards Trading

1993 - 1995