The Stellenbosch University Mafia
18 people studied at Stellenbosch University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Max ElsterFounded Minoa +2Bruce FalckBachelor of CommerceFounded Halcyon Carbon, Inc. +1Philip JoubertBEngFounded OfferZen +1Alex LoftonPublic Health and HIV/AIDSFounded LandedMichael LouisBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded CerebriumChrisjan WustBachelor's DegreeFounded SphinxOliver LambsonBachelor of EngineeringFounded KarooJemima Meyer, RD(SA)Master of Public Health Nutrition (scholarship deferred)Founded HealthleapMarnus van HeerdenBachelor of Laws (LLB); Bachelor of accounting (Bacc); Honours in accountingFounded PineappleChristian PetersMaster of Engineering - MEngFounded SeloxiumJaco VeldsmanBachelor of Commerce - BComFounded PaytronEugene SmitPhDFounded Stellenbosch Nanofiber CompanyFranco du PreezDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded LifeQRetief GerberBIngFounded SpatialedgeFG AdriaanseBachelor of Commerce (BCom)Founded Adagin TechnologiesRamsay DalyBA (Humanities)Founded iKhokhaKobus LouwBcomm (Hons) Mathematical SciencesFounded DigemyFlorian HeinemannExchange SemesterFounded Project A
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Stellenbosch University mafia?
- The Stellenbosch University mafia is the network of 18 people who studied at Stellenbosch University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Minoa, Halcyon Carbon, Inc., OfferZen, Landed, Cerebrium.
- Who is in the Stellenbosch University mafia?
- Notable members include Max Elster (Minoa), Bruce Falck (Halcyon Carbon, Inc.), Philip Joubert (OfferZen), Alex Lofton (Landed), Michael Louis (Cerebrium), Chrisjan Wust (Sphinx), Oliver Lambson (Karoo), Jemima Meyer, RD(SA) (Healthleap), among 18 tracked members.
- What companies did Stellenbosch University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Stellenbosch University alumni include Minoa, Halcyon Carbon, Inc., OfferZen, Landed, Cerebrium, Sphinx, Karoo, Healthleap, Pineapple, Seloxium.