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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
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
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.
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
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
Sigga
Investor at Frumtak Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Svana Gunnarsdóttir?
- 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.
- Where does Svana Gunnarsdóttir work?
- Svana Gunnarsdóttir is Managing Partner at Frumtak Ventures.
- What does Svana Gunnarsdóttir invest in?
- Svana Gunnarsdóttir invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- What check size does Svana Gunnarsdóttir write?
- Svana Gunnarsdóttir typically writes checks of $1.1M – $3.2M.
- Where did Svana Gunnarsdóttir go to school?
- Svana Gunnarsdóttir studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management; Nyenrode Business University (MBA, Master of Business Administration); Stellenbosch University.
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management577
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