The Hyper Island Mafia
12 people studied at Hyper Island and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bruno BalenMaster in Digital ManagementFounded Aniai +1Gustaf AlströmerNew Media Business & ManagementFounded HeysanThérèse MannheimerMaster ClassFounded GracePär LindheDigital Communication and Media/MultimediaFounded HeysanSigge LaborFrontend DeveloperFounded LegoraPriit KaasikOrganizational LeadershipFounded KatanaMartin HaiekMobile Design and DevelopmentFounded Startupbootcamp FinTechFelix GarriauExperience DesignFounded Aikido SecurityDaniel FerrettiDigital StrategyFounded FranqBen KvaloCertificateFounded Midwest GamesJosh RogersFounded Common HouseIne Verhaertdigital transformationFounded KAAI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Hyper Island mafia?
- The Hyper Island mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Hyper Island and went on to found or lead other companies, including Aniai, Heysan, Grace, Legora, Katana.
- Who is in the Hyper Island mafia?
- Notable members include Bruno Balen (Aniai), Gustaf Alströmer (Heysan), Thérèse Mannheimer (Grace), Pär Lindhe (Heysan), Sigge Labor (Legora), Priit Kaasik (Katana), Martin Haiek (Startupbootcamp FinTech), Felix Garriau (Aikido Security), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Hyper Island alumni found?
- Companies founded by Hyper Island alumni include Aniai, Heysan, Grace, Legora, Katana, Startupbootcamp FinTech, Aikido Security, Franq, Midwest Games, Common House.











