Helga Valfells is the Managing Director of the New Business Venture Fund (NBVF). The NBVF is a venture capital fund which invests in, and actively supports Icelandic start-ups with significant growth potential. Over the last 10 years Helga has worked with a wide range of technology start-ups with during the early stages of export.

Helga has enjoyed a diverse career in finance and international marketing. Previous employers include Merrill Lynch, Estee Lauder, Islandsbanki and the Trade Council of Iceland.

Helga holds an AB degree from Harvard University and an MBA degree from London Business School. She is married with three children.

Board Positions: Infomentor, Gagnavarslan, ORF, Innovit, Frumtak and Nikita.