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Monte Carlo Capital
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Monte Carlo Capital (MCC) is a Monaco-based early-stage venture fund co-investing alongside leading global VCs in visionary founders building the technologies of tomorrow. Founded in 2009 by former investment banker Ian Sosso, MCC focuses on two strategic pillars: (1) pioneering breakthrough technologies—including AI, space, IoT, and HealthTech—and (2) transformational tech-enabled businesses covering SaaS, fintech, and marketplaces. The firm targets companies with a clear technological edge, strong IP, or the potential to disrupt large industries, investing primarily at Seed through Series A across the US and Europe. MCC operates a hybrid model: a diversified fund (Fund I closed at €11.7M; Fund II targeting ~€30M) complemented by SPVs that allow LPs to build larger positions in standout performers alongside top-tier VCs such as Sequoia, Insight Partners, a16z, and Thoma Bravo. With 50+ lead investments as an angel and a track record of deploying up to €6.4M in a single company across multiple rounds, MCC brings hands-on, founder-centric support—including board involvement, ecosystem introductions, and help securing future rounds.
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“I am thrilled to announce the successful closing of our first fund. My ambition is to build one of Europe's top-performing seed funds. I started investing in early-stage ventures as a personal strategy because I believe that, when executed properly, it is the best-performing asset class.”
“We will continue co-investing alongside some of the world's leading VCs—not as lead investors but as highly engaged and value-adding partners. Over the years, we have brought together VC syndicates, introduced chairmen, directors, and key clients. We've also stepped in when companies faced challenges, offering hands-on support where needed.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceler8 | Seed | — | 2026-06-11 |
| Ratio Technologies | Series B | $16m | 2026-05-07 |
| Scout AI | Series A | $100m | 2026-04-30 |
| Metreecs | Seed | $3m | 2025-10-02 |
| Starcloud | Series A | $170m | 2025-07-31 |
| Rollstack | Seed | — | — |
| Klay | Seed | — | — |
| Triver | Seed | — | — |
| Monese | Series C | — | — |
| SOM Biotech | Seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Sequoia Capital | 2 |
| Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) | 2 |
| Insight Partners | 2 |
| FJ Labs | 2 |
| Y Combinator | 1 |
| Thoma Bravo | 1 |
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