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Brunnur Ventures

Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík

Description

Brunnur Ventures, formerly known as SA Framtak, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Reykjavík, Iceland. It operates as the General Partner for the Brunnur Venture Capital Funds, with a strategic focus on early-stage technology companies. The firm primarily invests in Icelandic startups that demonstrate strong potential for international growth and market disruption, playing a pivotal role in nurturing the country's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

Initially, Brunnur Ventures managed Brunnur I, a fund with approximately USD 40 million under management, which laid the groundwork for their investment thesis. Building on this foundation, the firm successfully launched and closed Brunnur II, a significantly larger fund that secured €60 million (approximately USD 65 million) in late 2021 and early 2022. This substantial increase in capital reflects their growing influence and commitment to fostering innovation. Their investment strategy targets companies from seed to Series A stages, seeking out ventures with robust intellectual property and scalable business models.

Brunnur Ventures typically provides initial investments ranging from USD 500,000 to USD 2 million, demonstrating their commitment to supporting companies in their critical early phases. Beyond capital, the firm actively engages with its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to an extensive network of industry experts and potential partners. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the development, market entry, and internationalization of their portfolio companies, solidifying Brunnur Ventures' position as a key driver of technological advancement in Iceland.

Investor Profile

Brunnur Ventures has backed more than 24 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 58% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Iceland, United States, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Health Care.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (42%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Angel (8%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • Iceland (88%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Denmark (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Saas
  • Analytics
  • Gaming
  • Brand Marketing
  • Data Visualization
  • Productivity Tools
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Brunnur Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Behold Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Novartis Venture Fund
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 2
Nan Fung Life Sciences
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Bay City Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
1/0 Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Investa
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Co-Investments: 2
Tekla Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
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Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Co-Investments: 3
Pivotal bioVenture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Eyrir Vöxtur
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Brunnur Ventures often collaborate with?

AD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
ZJ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
IK
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Brunnur Ventures?

AviLabs

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

AviLabs specializes in software development in aviation.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
Series UnknownOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,706,715
Porcelain Fortress

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Porcelain Fortress was founded by a small band of romantics in the summer of 2016 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

GamingVirtual Reality
SeedSep 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Laki Power

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Develops line-powered monitoring solutions to optimize and enhance the resiliency of overhead power lines.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionPower GridRenewable Energy
Series UnknownAug 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
DTE ehf

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Actionable real-time process analytics for the metals industry.

AnalyticsIndustrialIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSensor
Series AJun 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,477,991
Vitar Games

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Vitar Games is a gaming platform.

Digital EntertainmentGamingPC Games
Pre SeedApr 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000
Standby Deposits

New York, New York, United States

Standby Deposits is a developer of a renting deposit alternative platform for renters.

B2CInformation TechnologyPaymentsRental
SeedApr 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Glaze

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Glaze turns the complex world of sales, POS and e-commerce software into a simplified, coherent and zen-like user experience.

SaaSSoftware
SeedMar 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Nanitor

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Nanitor Vulnerability Management platform providing visibility and control in cybersecurity

Cyber SecurityReal TimeSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownMay 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Arctic Theory

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Arctic Theory is a game development company focused on vast multiplayer games using innovative technology.

GamingVideo GamesVirtual Reality
SeedMar 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Taktikal

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Taktikal isa financial institutions with the goal of helping service companies

ComputerFinTechSoftware
Series AJan 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000