Spear’s Review 

Thomas Balashev founded Monta Capital in 2020 with the purpose of helping UHNW clients acquire real estate in London and enhance its value through strategic development and planning. 

His clients include family offices, private equity firms and CEOs across Europe and the Middle East.

The firm’s sister business, Montague Real Estate, has specialised in purchasing some of the finest homes on the planet since 2015 and has firmly established Balashev within the world of luxury real estate.

Balashev tells Spear’s that he enjoys ‘overseeing development projects and integrating international investors into the UK market’. He emphasises that while he is still the director and owner of Montague Real Estate, he is dedicated to growing Monta Capital and continuing to support UHNW investors.

Adviser Profile

Thomas Balashev is the founder and CEO of Monta Capital, a London-based real estate investment manager providing discerning investors access to prime property opportunities across the UK and Europe.

Balashev first came to prominence as the founder of Montague Real Estate, which he grew over a decade into an established international luxury brokerage. His work with Montague placed him in the Spear’s 500, and it was a natural evolution to progress from advising on transactions to creating and managing investment opportunities directly. Monta Capital was founded to bridge that gap – offering investors a boutique platform to participate in institutional-grade projects with transparency and alignment at its core. Monta Capital has since raised and deployed capital into landmark developments in London and key European cities. The firm focuses on prime residential, mixed-use and hospitality projects, always underpinned by rigorous due diligence and a philosophy built on three principles: people, projects and product. For Balashev, relationships are paramount; by prioritising trusted partnerships and curating only the strongest opportunities, Monta Capital has established itself as a steward of investor capital.

Known for his entrepreneurial drive and people-first approach, Balashev is recognised for treating every investor as if they were the only one, and every pound of capital as if it were his own. His leadership blends commercial acumen with empathy and long-term perspective – values shaped as much by his role as a father as by his career in business. With Monta Capital, Balashev aims to democratise access to sophisticated real estate investments, scaling internationally while retaining the boutique ethos that defines the firm. His inclusion in the Spear’s 500 reflects both his track record and his growing influence in shaping the future of real estate investment.