The Leipzig University Mafia
11 people studied at Leipzig University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Eric WeberMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded ExciteLabMartin RichterBusiness and Economics EducationFounded GameGeneticsChristopher HeymannMaster's degreeFounded 1kxSteffen ZollerFounded Care.comRoland FassauerDr.-Ing. (PhD)Founded Intershop Communications AGJoern KlingerMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded BiotxIngmar SchusterDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded ProvolutLisa Weise-HoffBachelor of Arts - BAFounded NavouSebastian AlexanderMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded VivoSensMedical GmbHChristian DietzmannBachelor of ScienceFounded AI SpacesLasse WrobelM.Sc.Founded AI Spaces
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Leipzig University mafia?
- The Leipzig University mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at Leipzig University and went on to found or lead other companies, including ExciteLab, GameGenetics, 1kx, Care.com, Intershop Communications AG.
- Who is in the Leipzig University mafia?
- Notable members include Eric Weber (ExciteLab), Martin Richter (GameGenetics), Christopher Heymann (1kx), Steffen Zoller (Care.com), Roland Fassauer (Intershop Communications AG), Joern Klinger (Biotx), Ingmar Schuster (Provolut), Lisa Weise-Hoff (Navou), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Leipzig University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Leipzig University alumni include ExciteLab, GameGenetics, 1kx, Care.com, Intershop Communications AG, Biotx, Provolut, Navou, VivoSensMedical GmbH, AI Spaces.









