The Funding Circle UK Mafia
7 people came through Funding Circle UK and went on to found or lead other companies.
Matthias KnechtCo-Founder and Managing DirectorFounded Billie +1Panos StravopodisPrincipal EngineerFounded Elyos AIAhmed GaberTechnical Program ManagerFounded DiligentTom EilonDirector of Strategy & Special ProjectsFounded Electric Car SchemeKarl GilbertVP, Capital MarketsFounded RayloJinden BadeshaProduct ManagerFounded RayloJerome Le LuelChief Risk Officer & Head of Lending StrategyFounded Triver
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Funding Circle UK mafia?
- The Funding Circle UK mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Funding Circle UK and went on to found or lead other companies, including Billie, Elyos AI, Diligent, Electric Car Scheme, Raylo.
- Who is in the Funding Circle UK mafia?
- Notable members include Matthias Knecht (Billie), Panos Stravopodis (Elyos AI), Ahmed Gaber (Diligent), Tom Eilon (Electric Car Scheme), Karl Gilbert (Raylo), Jinden Badesha (Raylo), Jerome Le Luel (Triver).
- What companies did Funding Circle UK alumni found?
- Companies founded by Funding Circle UK alumni include Billie, Elyos AI, Diligent, Electric Car Scheme, Raylo, Triver.



