The Cinven Mafia
7 people came through Cinven and went on to found or lead other companies.
Domenico CipollaInvestment ProfessionalFounded Home24 +1Chris Schulze-MelanderAdvisorFounded PROPER +1Tom KrügerIntern, Investment Professional - Private EquityFounded CarOnSaleMarc AppelhoffPrincipalFounded Home24Hagen LihlPrivate EquityFounded UpgridBenjamin KremerPrivate EquityFounded yfoodCaroline Van HoveIndustry AdvisorFounded Revelle Aesthetics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cinven mafia?
- The Cinven mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Cinven and went on to found or lead other companies, including Home24, PROPER, CarOnSale, Upgrid, yfood.
- Who is in the Cinven mafia?
- Notable members include Domenico Cipolla (Home24), Chris Schulze-Melander (PROPER), Tom Krüger (CarOnSale), Marc Appelhoff (Home24), Hagen Lihl (Upgrid), Benjamin Kremer (yfood), Caroline Van Hove (Revelle Aesthetics).
- What companies did Cinven alumni found?
- Companies founded by Cinven alumni include Home24, PROPER, CarOnSale, Upgrid, yfood, Revelle Aesthetics.







