About
Svana Gunnarsdóttir, an early architect of Iceland's VC landscape, combines international experience and hands-on board roles while working with mission-driven teams solving practical problems in logistics, health and HR.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Experience
- AblerChairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentIceland
- Sidekick HealthBoard Observercurrent2019 — present
- Frumtak VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2015 — presentIceland
- TulipopChairman of the Boardcurrent2016 — presentIceland
- ARCTIC TRUCKS®Board Membercurrent2015 — presentIceland
- Nordic Venture NetworkBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentStockholm, Sweden
- FRAMÍS / Venture Capital Association of IcelandBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentReykjavík, Iceland
- FRAMÍS / Venture Capital Association of IcelandChairman of the Board2020 — 2023Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
- MenigaBoard Member2014 — 2024Iceland
- Infomentor IcelandBoard member2010 — 2021Iceland
- Infomentor IcelandChairman2013 — 2014Iceland
- TrackwellChairman of the Board2014 — 2019Reykjavík Iceland
- Controlant ehfChairman of The Board2011 — 2016Iceland
- Frumtak GPInvestment Manager2009 — 2015Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
- Valka ehfBoard member2010 — 2015Iceland
- DataMarketBoard member2011 — 2014
- gogoyokoBoard member2011 — 2013Iceland
- Nikita ClothingBoard member2008 — 2010Iceland
- Copyrite BVCo-Founder and CEO1995 — 2008Netherlands
- Artitis BVCo-Founder and CEO1995 — 2008Netherlands
Education
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management2003 — 2005
- Nyenrode Business UniversityMBA, Master of Business Administration2003 — 2005
- Stellenbosch University2003 — 2005
- Webster Leiden CampusBA, Finance1994 — 1998
- Harvard Faculty Club / The Decision InstituteBoardroom Dynamics - 2015
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship50Venture Capital69Business Strategy44Angel Investing6Financial Analysis5Start-ups60Private Equity12Management Consulting9Corporate Development13Marketing Strategy7New Business Development10Corporate Finance8
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RestructuringMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningInvestmentsExecutive ManagementValuationDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentStrategyManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningFrom Svana's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management521
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesJon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture Group
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Also attended Nyenrode Business University40
Rob van der MeijPartner at Capricorn Venture PartnersErik JansenVenture Advisor at Alpha PartnersSamuel MugoyaGeneral Partner Advisor at Beyond Capital VenturesArun RambocusCFO/COO at Maven 11Anton ArtsManaging Partner at SET VenturesRemi CaronImpact Partner at Fresco Capital
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Also attended Stellenbosch University47
Samantha CampbellOperations Manager at 4Di CapitalJohanneke van de Scheur-BaanBestuurslid at NoaberJurgen Van de VyverPartner at Launchpad CapitalLawrence KilianPrincipal, Corporate Development and M&A at SpeedinvestCamilla JohnsonSenior Associate at Fuel VenturesMatt SymesInvestor at Delin Ventures
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Also attended Webster Leiden Campus2
Shared employers
Also worked at Sidekick Health5
Also worked at FRAMÍS / Venture Capital Association of Iceland1
Also worked at Controlant ehf1
Colleagues at Frumtak Ventures
Andri Heiðar Kristinsson
General Partner at Frumtak Ventures
Ásthildur Otharsdóttir
General Partner at Frumtak Ventures
Brynja I. Eyjólfsdóttir
Analyst at Frumtak Ventures
Eggert Claessen
Partner Emeritus at Frumtak Ventures
Fróði Steingrímsson
Chief Legal Officer at Frumtak Ventures
Magnús Magnússon
Investor at Frumtak Ventures
Magnús Þór Torfason
Chairman of the Board at Frumtak Ventures
Rakel Sigurðardóttir
CFO at Frumtak Ventures