The Kingston University Mafia
21 people studied at Kingston University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Davide RoliErasmus+ International ManagementFounded Twini +1René RechtmanPHD StudiesFounded MoonbugLucanus PolagnoliExchange SemesterFounded Calm/Storm VenturesDeniz OmerBA (Hons)Founded AlphadayViv RajkumarBEng HonsFounded VerifiableAshwin NandakumarBachelor’s DegreeFounded Granza BioMohamed HabibDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded DiggerMalcolm CreaseB. Eng (Hons.)Founded Kraken Technology GroupSimon RandallMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded PimlocSteve PomfretBEng (honours)Founded CygnetiseCory VirokFounded RollbarPaul HarbidgeGeologyFounded Faraday CopperIan QuirkB.Sc.(Hons)Founded ActiveNeedleChristian FaceyBusiness studies BA (Hon) 1st ClassFounded AudiomobRodrigo MartínezBSc.Founded KolorsRoger ArmsonMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Armada Technologies SeedRob McLaughlinBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded AUDIENCESJoel BaileyMaster of Arts (MA)Founded ArwenPhil Aird-MashMBAFounded ITC TravelHarvey ElliottBusiness and FinanceFounded PlaystackAnas AmerMScFounded Hoplon AI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kingston University mafia?
- The Kingston University mafia is the network of 21 people who studied at Kingston University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Twini, Moonbug, Calm/Storm Ventures, Alphaday, Verifiable.
- Who is in the Kingston University mafia?
- Notable members include Davide Roli (Twini), René Rechtman (Moonbug), Lucanus Polagnoli (Calm/Storm Ventures), Deniz Omer (Alphaday), Viv Rajkumar (Verifiable), Ashwin Nandakumar (Granza Bio), Mohamed Habib (Digger), Malcolm Crease (Kraken Technology Group), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Kingston University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kingston University alumni include Twini, Moonbug, Calm/Storm Ventures, Alphaday, Verifiable, Granza Bio, Digger, Kraken Technology Group, Pimloc, Cygnetise.


















