The Leibniz Universität Hannover Mafia
12 people studied at Leibniz Universität Hannover and went on to found or lead other companies.
Emma KisbyBachelor's DegreeFounded CogoTorben FrieheMechanical EngineeringFounded WingbackSimon JordanDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded BywaysBoris LokschinWirtschaftswissenschaftenFounded SprykerShi QiuExchange StudyFounded RechoHolger LubatschowskiPostdoctoral Lecture Qualification (Habilitation)Founded rowiakYANN LERETAILLEBachelor (dropped out)Founded WingbackMichael JohanningDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded EleQtron VENTURE CAPITALSimon BornscheinBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Coding BioFabiola MunguiaStudienkolleg Assessment TestFounded SecfixJonas Lindemannwithout degreeFounded coappMichael KesslerDr. Ing.Founded Hero Software
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Leibniz Universität Hannover mafia?
- The Leibniz Universität Hannover mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Leibniz Universität Hannover and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cogo, Wingback, Byways, Spryker, Recho.
- Who is in the Leibniz Universität Hannover mafia?
- Notable members include Emma Kisby (Cogo), Torben Friehe (Wingback), Simon Jordan (Byways), Boris Lokschin (Spryker), Shi Qiu (Recho), Holger Lubatschowski (rowiak), YANN LERETAILLE (Wingback), Michael Johanning (EleQtron VENTURE CAPITAL), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Leibniz Universität Hannover alumni found?
- Companies founded by Leibniz Universität Hannover alumni include Cogo, Wingback, Byways, Spryker, Recho, rowiak, EleQtron VENTURE CAPITAL, Coding Bio, Secfix, coapp.









