Fundraising FoxThe FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Mafia
24 people studied at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and went on to found or lead other companies.
Alex BlaniaB.Sc. PhysicsFounded Merge Labs +2Matthias NiessnerDiplomaFounded Synthesia +1Matthias KnechtPh.D.Founded Billie +1Adrian RennerDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Feld Energy +1Anne-Sophie MertgenBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Micro MeatAlex WolfDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded LaminJan-Hendrik RuettingerBachelor's degreeFounded DataleapDennis KirpensteijnInternational BusinessFounded AllianzTom KrügerBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded CarOnSaleNikolai SchröderIndustrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)Founded FINNJoerg HeuerDr.Ing.Founded EcoGAndreas FruthDiplomaFounded Global Savings GroupAdrian IonelMaster of ScienceFounded MirantisWolfgang TaumannMBA MBI Dual Masters in Business and Information SystemsFounded MC SciencesAnika GrunerMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded NeuramancerAndré GlardonMasterFounded RoclubMarkellos DiorinosM.Sc.Founded BryqAlexandra GrigoreMaster's DegreeFounded SimprintsTim KirchhofBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded traplinkedFlorian AlbertMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded AVES RealityJoachim LohseMaster’s DegreeFounded AmpcontrolHelena NahiIntermediate examinations in Japanese StudiesFounded ScopeimpactFabian D. RothMaster of Science (M.Sc.) - dropped out (VC funding for CarOnSale)Founded CarOnSaleTim LinnenweberBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded CargoKite
Frequently asked questions
- What is the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg mafia?
- The FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg mafia is the network of 24 people who studied at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and went on to found or lead other companies, including Merge Labs, Synthesia, Billie, Feld Energy, Micro Meat.
- Who is in the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg mafia?
- Notable members include Alex Blania (Merge Labs), Matthias Niessner (Synthesia), Matthias Knecht (Billie), Adrian Renner (Feld Energy), Anne-Sophie Mertgen (Micro Meat), Alex Wolf (Lamin), Jan-Hendrik Ruettinger (Dataleap), Dennis Kirpensteijn (Allianz), among 24 tracked members.
- What companies did FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg alumni found?
- Companies founded by FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg alumni include Merge Labs, Synthesia, Billie, Feld Energy, Micro Meat, Lamin, Dataleap, Allianz, CarOnSale, FINN.