Foobar
David Helgason's Single Family Office · Reykjavik, Iceland
$500M estimated AUM
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About Foobar
Foobar is the Reykjavik-based investment company of David Helgason, the Icelandic entrepreneur who co-founded the game-engine company Unity Technologies in 2004 and served as its chief executive until 2014, remaining on the board through Unity's 2020 listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Founded in 2012, Foobar functions as his personal investment vehicle, backing early-stage technology startups, with a growing emphasis on climate and decarbonization. Its portfolio has included companies such as Varjo, 1910 Genetics and VitroLabs, spanning fields from immersive hardware to drug discovery and lab-grown materials. A third-party estimate places its assets under management at approximately $500M. In 2023 Helgason co-founded Transition, a climate-focused venture capital firm headquartered in London with offices in New York and Reykjavik.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foobar?
Foobar is a single family office associated with David Helgason, based in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Where is Foobar located?
Foobar is based in Reykjavik, Iceland.
How much does Foobar manage?
Foobar is estimated to oversee approximately $500M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.