The Kingston University Mafia
7 people studied at Kingston University and went on to found or lead other companies.
René RechtmanPHD StudiesFounded MoonbugLucanus PolagnoliExchange SemesterFounded Calm/Storm VenturesViv 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 Pimloc
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kingston University mafia?
- The Kingston University mafia is the network of 7 people who studied at Kingston University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Moonbug, Calm/Storm Ventures, Verifiable, Granza Bio, Digger.
- Who is in the Kingston University mafia?
- Notable members include René Rechtman (Moonbug), Lucanus Polagnoli (Calm/Storm Ventures), Viv Rajkumar (Verifiable), Ashwin Nandakumar (Granza Bio), Mohamed Habib (Digger), Malcolm Crease (Kraken Technology Group), Simon Randall (Pimloc).
- What companies did Kingston University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kingston University alumni include Moonbug, Calm/Storm Ventures, Verifiable, Granza Bio, Digger, Kraken Technology Group, Pimloc.



