The KU Leuven Mafia
111 people studied at KU Leuven and went on to found or lead other companies.
Filip DehingMScFounded ÅSKA BIKEMichaël CallensBachelorFounded REIN4CEDKarsten VerhaegenPostgraduateFounded SenteaValerie DejaeghereMaster's in Applied Economics - International Business, Strategy and InnovationFounded QpinchDavid Van LaereMaster's degreeFounded InnocensThomas LaboullePostgraduate StudiesFounded TokuNick VandesypeMaster's degree Commercial ScienceFounded PrediktGuy VanderhaegenMaster's degreeFounded Origis EnergyBenjamin VandermarliereMSc Artificial Intelligence - Big Data AnalyticsFounded RavicalKasper AlbersMaster of Science - MSFounded BorroHanne CallewaertmasterFounded Astrivax TherapeuticsMaría Coronel GuisadoLaw and Economy (Erasmus)Founded TutrocitoChristophe DegrezMasterFounded BnewableBart LensMaster of ScienceFounded MindooBorja Marquez de la PlataIntercambio AcadémicoFounded Sintropix
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KU Leuven mafia?
- The KU Leuven mafia is the network of 111 people who studied at KU Leuven and went on to found or lead other companies, including ÅSKA BIKE, REIN4CED, Sentea, Qpinch, Innocens.
- Who is in the KU Leuven mafia?
- Notable members include Filip Dehing (ÅSKA BIKE), Michaël Callens (REIN4CED), Karsten Verhaegen (Sentea), Valerie Dejaeghere (Qpinch), David Van Laere (Innocens), Thomas Laboulle (Toku), Nick Vandesype (Predikt), Guy Vanderhaegen (Origis Energy), among 111 tracked members.
- What companies did KU Leuven alumni found?
- Companies founded by KU Leuven alumni include ÅSKA BIKE, REIN4CED, Sentea, Qpinch, Innocens, Toku, Predikt, Origis Energy, Ravical, Borro.












