AI and Autonomy at the Centre of Modern Defense
Almost one year ago, we invested in the first round of Scout AI, a defense technology company advancing ground autonomy in military applications. Ground vehicles remain mostly human-controlled and vulnerable. Scout aims to change this by enabling them to understand their surroundings, follow natural language commands, and make on-the-spot decisions, even without GPS or direct […]
Ian Sosso’s Interview with Monaco News
I am pleased to share an interview I recently gave news.mc, and broadcasted during the Christmas week on Monaco Info, the Monaco national TV channel. In the interview, I share my journey from investment banking to becoming an angel investor and VC.
Ian Sosso at Artificial Intelligence Monaco
Ian’s article on seed investing in “The Monegasque” magazine
The Monegasque is not a typical magazine. Its contributors include remarkably well-known figures royalty like H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, celebrities such as Jermaine Jackson and Evander Holyfield, and sporting icons including Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Sébastien Buemi, and Maro Engel. It is a privilege to contribute alongside them. The magazine was founded by […]
Why We All Need to Be Venture Capitalists – And How to Build a Portfolio
16 years ago, I left my role running capital markets in Asia for an European investment bank. I had spent my entire career in derivatives,but when it came time to invest my own money, I invested in private deals. I started Monte Carlo Capital in 2009 with a simple idea: I could achieve significantly better […]
Ian Sosso on the Ignite Ventures Podcast
Excited to be featured on the Team Ignite Venture podcast with the amazing Brian Bell! As a European seed fund, it’s great to get recognition in the US, in the Valley area, where MCC is very active. With 22 investments closed from our current fund, we remain committed to supporting exceptional founders solving big problems […]
Investing in AI Startups – Some Thoughts
I recently participated in a panel titled “AI Investing: Where Are the Commercial Opportunities and Where Not to Invest”. The panel was organised by SuperInvestor, one of the largest private equity conferences, which this year took place in Monaco. The article covers some high-level points I made as well as some extracts from an interview […]
Opalesque Investor Workshop: Mastering Early-Stage Tech Investments – Online Webinar
Ian Sosso speaking at the Opalesque Investor Workshop: Mastering Early-Stage Tech Investments – Online Webinar 27th February 2024. Ian delves into the world of early-stage tech investing as he shares insights on how we source deals, what we seek in potential investments, how we work with businesses, and his journey from investment banking to becoming […]
5-Minute Interview with Ian Sosso, Monte Carlo Capital
I had the privilege to be interviewed by Dr.Dorothy Kelso, global head of SuperReturn, a leading organiser of private equity conferences and the organiser of the famous SuperVenture in Berlin. You can find the engaging 5-minute Q&A below, which should provide readers with a good snapshot of our investment thesis. In this series of 5-minute interviews, […]
Forbes Magazine Article on Ian
Forbes magazine published this article in their Dec22/Jan23 edition. The article briefly talks about the venture seed market, EBAN’s annual congress in Brussels, as well as my appointment to the board of EBAN.