Thor Björgólfsson Overview
- Firm
- Novator Partners
- Primary Position
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Founder & Chairm...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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4
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Thor Björgólfsson General Information
Biography
Mr. Thor Björgólfsson is the Founder & serves as Chairman at Novator Partners. Mr. Björgólfsson is a Co-Founder of Gróska. Mr. Thor Björgólfsson serves as a Board Member at DNEG He is an active investor in the emerging economies of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Latin America, with a particular interest in telecommunication companies. He started his business by establishing Bravo Brewery in Russia, selling it to Heineken in 2002. During the following years, he invested in telecoms, primarily in Eastern Europe, and built up Actavis, a generic drugs company. He is a Co-Founder & serves as an Investment Partner & Chairman of the Investment Committee of Nama Capital Advisors & sits on several boards including V-Nova, and maintains shareholdings in various companies. His autobiography, "Billions to Bust-and Back: How I Made, Lost and Rebuilt a Fortune, And What I Learned on the Way" was published in 2014. Thor holds a BS in Finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and is a member of Stern's Board of Overseers.
Contact Information
Address
- 25 Park Lane
- Mayfair
- London W1K 1RA
- England, United Kingdom
Thor Björgólfsson Positions (4)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| DNEG | Company | Co-Owner & Board Member | London, United Kingdom | Media and Information Services (B2B) | |
| Gróska | Company | Co-Founder | Reykjavik, Iceland | Buildings and Property | |
| Nama Capital Advisors | Limited Partner | Co-Founder, Investment Partner & Chairman of the Investment Committee | London, United Kingdom | Family Office (Single) | |
| Novator Partners | Investor | Founder & Chairman | London, United Kingdom | PE/Buyout |
Thor Björgólfsson Board Seats (4)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| DNEG | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom | |
| Nama Capital Advisors | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Novator Partners | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| V-Nova | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
Thor Björgólfsson Lead Partner on Deals (9)
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Steel City Interactive | 13-May-2024 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Entertainment Software | Sheffield, United Kingdom | |
| Prime Focus Technologies | 13-Apr-2023 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| DNEG | 18-Aug-2021 | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | London, United Kingdom | ||
| V-Nova | 18-Oct-2018 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | London, United Kingdom | ||
| NOVA Iceland | 01-Oct-2007 | Completed | Telecommunications Service Providers | Reykjavik, Iceland | ||
| CIBANK | 27-Feb-2007 | Completed | National Banks | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| CIBANK | 01-Mar-2006 | Completed | National Banks | Sofia, Bulgaria | ||
| CIBANK | 01-Jan-2006 | PE Growth/Expansion | Completed | National Banks | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| České Radiokomunikace | 01-Jan-2003 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Telecommunications Service Providers | Prague, Czech Republic |
Thor Björgólfsson Network (63)
Board Members (11)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Guido Meardi | V-Nova | V-Nova | London, United Kingdom | |
| David Benello | V-Nova | Self | London, United Kingdom | |
| DNEG | United Alsaqer Group | London, United Kingdom | ||
| DNEG | United Alsaqer Group | London, United Kingdom | ||
| V-Nova | V-Nova | London, United Kingdom |
Portfolio Executives (52)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Habib | Steel City Interactive | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 13-May-2024 | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
| Asad Habib | Steel City Interactive | Co-Founder & Development Director | 13-May-2024 | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
| Prime Focus Technologies | Chief Security Officer | 13-Apr-2023 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Prime Focus Technologies | Chief Revenue Officer | 13-Apr-2023 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Prime Focus Technologies | Chief Strategy Officer | 13-Apr-2023 | Los Angeles, CA |
Thor Björgólfsson Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| Novator Credit Opportunities Master Fund | Novator Partners | Mezzanine | Closed | 2007 |
Thor Björgólfsson FAQs
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Who is Thor Björgólfsson?
Mr. Thor Björgólfsson is the Founder & serves as Chairman at Novator Partners.
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How much does Thor Björgólfsson typically invest?
Thor Björgólfsson's median deal size is .
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What is Thor Björgólfsson’s main position?
Thor Björgólfsson’s primary position is Founder & Chairman.
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What are the contact details for Thor Björgólfsson?
Thor Björgólfsson’s email address is th and his phone number is +44 020 .
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How many active board seats does Thor Björgólfsson hold?
Thor Björgólfsson holds 4 board seats including DNEG, Nama Capital Advisors, Novator Partners, and V-Nova.
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