Foobar
Overview
Foobar is a family office and long-term investment company of Icelandic entrepreneur and climate investor David Helgason that invests in technology and climate-tech startups and funds.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUFIN-ID | Sep 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Distance Technologies | Jun 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Beacon AI | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Good Heat | Oct 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Varjo | Sep 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
David Helgason
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Foobar based?
Foobar is headquartered in Iceland.
When was Foobar founded?
Foobar was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Foobar have?
Foobar has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Foobar's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include PUFIN-ID, Distance Technologies, Beacon AI, Good Heat, Varjo.
What was Foobar's most recent investment shown here?
Foobar's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Good Heat in 2025.
What sectors does Foobar focus on?
Foobar focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Foobar focus on?
Foobar typically invests at the Early stage.