About Azura Properties Monaco

Azura Properties Monaco offers a discreet and personalized approach to luxury real estate in the Principality, with a strong focus on off-market properties. With a deep understanding of the market, we assist clients in buying, selling, and renting exceptional homes, always prioritizing their unique needs. One of our key strengths is helping clients navigate Monaco’s property market, ensuring they find the right opportunities with ease. Beyond real estate transactions, we provide comprehensive support, including property management, Monaco residency guidance, and relocation assistance, ensuring a seamless transition for those looking to establish themselves in Monaco. Whether you’re searching for the perfect home, an investment opportunity, or expert advice, Azura Properties Monaco is here to guide you every step of the way.

Ian Sosso, a Venture Capitalist, winner of 2019 “best European business angel” award from EBAN, is the co-founder of Azura Properties Monaco.
Ian has been investing in real estate for close to 20 years. He was the lead investor in financing deals for villa projects in HK and for chalet projects in Japan.
He was also a main shareholder and director of the Store House, the leading HK based self storage operator which went on to be sold to Singapore Post.

Ian is also the founder of Monte Carlo Capital (MCC) in 2009, a seed stage Venture Capital firm, investing in disruptive technologies in the US, Europe and the UK via a fund and SPVs. MCC’s investors are mainly HNWI and family principals, and the team is based in Monaco.

Before founding Monte Carlo Capital, Ian was, until 2009, the regional managing director and head of capital markets in Asia for Commerzbank, where he was managing all capital markets activities in Asia, including equity derivatives, credit, precious metals, foreign exchange, debt capital markets, as well as the treasuries of HK, Singapore and Shanghai.
Ian started his career in 1993 and previously worked in Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with HSBC, UBS and JPMorgan, holding positions in trading, sales and financial engineering.
Over the years, Ian has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences in Monaco, throughout Europe, the US, Dubai, Russia, and throughout Asia.
Until 2021, Ian was an adjunct professor for venture capital and entrepreneurial finance for MBA and finance MSc students at the International University of Monaco
Ian joined the European Business Angels Network (EBAN) in 2016 and in 2017 won the best performing new member award of EBAN. Ian was elected to the board of EBAN in June 2018 and in June 2019 won the “best European early stage investor” award, EBAN’s most prestigious award. EBAN is the pan-European trade association for the early-stage investor community, representing Europe’s 10,000+ business angels, and gathers member organisations in 59 countries. He is also a board member of the Monaco Venture Capital Association.
Ian holds an MSc in Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE). Ian was born in Monaco and is a monégasque

Jade is the co-founder of Azura Properties. She started her career in Cambridge for Thomson Financial, before working for the FTSE in the City of London. Jade then moved to HK with Ian where she founded Acantha, a luxury home scents company with clients across Asia. Jade has had a longstanding interest in real estate, and was already planning to open a real estate agency in London before she met Ian and the both moved to HK. She holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough university and a MSc in International Management from Bocconi University in Milan. Jade was born in London and is a monégasque.

With over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, I have had the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in management, promotion, development, and real estate expertise. My career, marked by leadership responsibilities and recognized expertise, has led me to the position of Director at Azura Properties Monaco.

Holding a Scientific Baccalaureate, complemented by a BTS in Real Estate Professions and a Diploma in Real Estate Expertise, I have always been committed to acquiring new knowledge and expanding my professional horizons. My experience as President of a company specializing in high-end real estate development, transactions, and management has allowed me to develop a comprehensive strategic and operational approach, from design to sale.

Previously, I held executive positions in prestigious companies where I was responsible for developing new branches, land prospecting, negotiation, and the execution of luxury real estate projects. This experience enabled me to work on feasibility studies and complex project structuring while supervising a multidisciplinary team. It has sharpened my project management and leadership skills, which I now leverage in my role at Azura Properties Monaco.

Beyond my technical and managerial skills, my expertise in real estate valuation as a certified expert is a valuable asset for a strategic position in the luxury real estate sector in Monaco.

Passionate about this industry and driven by the pursuit of exciting challenges, I would be honored to share my expertise and contribute to the successful completion of your relocation project in Monaco.