The SOAS University of London Mafia
22 people studied at SOAS University of London and went on to found or lead other companies.
Alasdair ThongBA (Hons)Founded Ada Ventures +1Pavel GertsbergBA Politics and African StudiesFounded Fluffy +1Niyaz LaiqMSc Finance & DevelopmentFounded BetterbutterLorraine Kageni MainaInternational RelationsFounded PngmeHana ZaghloulBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded DayraPhil BrennanNear and Middle Eastern StudiesFounded CinderTim HarleyMaster’s DegreeFounded OwnHomeCat JonesMaster of Science (MSc)Founded BywayDaniel NivernMScFounded Virtual InternshipsSyrine ChaalalaMaster's degreeFounded nextProteinEnda LeahyBA HonsFounded CourtsdeskFumiko InadaFoundation degree for Postgraduate StudiesFounded ビー・インフォマティカ (Bee Informatica)Harpreet BaggaMScFounded purposeSteven BrandtMSc International Business AdministrationFounded CubeNexusDaniel WhiteMScFounded clean-cropPatrick SearleBAFounded GETCRAFTRose GoslingaMaster’s DegreeFounded PulaJohn WarburtonBAFounded KonsileoChristina HawatmehInternational AffairsFounded ScopioZeiad IdrisMScFounded AlgbraMarcus JillaPost-Graduate DiplomaFounded PARADYSE HomesBassel El KoussaMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Quiqup
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SOAS University of London mafia?
- The SOAS University of London mafia is the network of 22 people who studied at SOAS University of London and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ada Ventures, Fluffy, Betterbutter, Pngme, Dayra.
- Who is in the SOAS University of London mafia?
- Notable members include Alasdair Thong (Ada Ventures), Pavel Gertsberg (Fluffy), Niyaz Laiq (Betterbutter), Lorraine Kageni Maina (Pngme), Hana Zaghloul (Dayra), Phil Brennan (Cinder), Tim Harley (OwnHome), Cat Jones (Byway), among 22 tracked members.
- What companies did SOAS University of London alumni found?
- Companies founded by SOAS University of London alumni include Ada Ventures, Fluffy, Betterbutter, Pngme, Dayra, Cinder, OwnHome, Byway, Virtual Internships, nextProtein.




















