Meet the team
Our expertise ranges Healthcare, Biotech, SaaS/B2B software, FinTech, Gaming, Cybersecurity, Consumer Apps, TravelTech, Industry 4.0 to DeepTech. The team has executive and entrepreneurial experiences spanning the globe from the Nordics to North America and from Asia to Africa and is ready to support business building innovative and creative solutions anywhere.
Árni is a Founding Partner at Brunnur. He brings over 25 years of experience in startups, venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance. His career includes over 100 transactions in more than 10 countries, transitioning from a startup founder to leading three venture capital funds. Focus areas are biotech, 4IR technologies, B2B software, and fintech. He is known for his pragmatic and thoughtful approach to investment and leadership.
Sigurdur is a Founding Partner at Brunnur. He serves as Chairman of the Board at Framvis, the Icelandic Venture Capital Association. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience in high-growth technology companies, he co-founded and led Iceland's most successful gaming company, CCP, which was acquired for nearly half a billion dollars. Sigurdur is known for his expansive network, strategic insight, and hands-on approach, making him a trusted advocate for founders.
Soffía joined Brunnur as a Partner in 2022. Previously, she held executive roles at NetApp, where she was instrumental in transforming their brand from a hardware provider to a leading cloud company. She also founded the notable Nordic Style Magazine, which grew into a globally distributed publication. Her diverse experience spans business development, marketing, and leadership within startups and corporations.
Kolbeinn is a Venture Partner at Brunnur. He boasts 25 years of executive experience, focusing on entrepreneurship, business development, and go-to-market strategies across the US, Europe, and Japan. With a proven record at driving growth and innovation in medical devices, consumer products, wearable robotics, and large-scale engineering. Skilled at building high-performance sales teams and forging impactful channel partnerships from seed stage to scale.
Óskar is an Associate at Brunnur, with experience in R&D and IP matters, and as a former assistant to the CEO at Kerecis, Iceland’s first unicorn company. A certified securities broker, he also holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics from Norwegian universities. Óskar specializes in financial analysis, strategy, and portfolio management, supporting Brunnur‘s portfolio companies and sourcing new investments.
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