The TA Associates Mafia
13 people came through TA Associates and went on to found or lead other companies.
Shaival ShahAssociateFounded Ribbon +2Colin EvansAssociateFounded Gametime +1Brad HivelyAssociate (Healthcare Group)Founded Commons ClinicMichael CollinsAnalyst, AssociateFounded Alumni VenturesPramod DabirAssociateFounded CentsKhaled HeliouiInvestment AssociateFounded Bigpoint GmbHJeff Del PapaPrincipalFounded Equality Asset ManagementMark GaineyAssociateFounded StravaJustin M. Sherlock, LCBPrivate Equity Associate, Technology & Business ServicesFounded CaspianDavid Bach, MDSpecial Limited PartnerFounded OptiosAndrew VolkovOperating AdvisorFounded WorkFusionGaurav AhujaTechnology InvestorFounded Imprint
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TA Associates mafia?
- The TA Associates mafia is the network of 13 people who came through TA Associates and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ribbon, Gametime, Commons Clinic, Alumni Ventures, Cents.
- Who is in the TA Associates mafia?
- Notable members include Shaival Shah (Ribbon), Colin Evans (Gametime), Brad Hively (Commons Clinic), Michael Collins (Alumni Ventures), Pramod Dabir (Cents), Khaled Helioui (Bigpoint GmbH), Jeff Del Papa (Equality Asset Management), Mark Gainey (Strava), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did TA Associates alumni found?
- Companies founded by TA Associates alumni include Ribbon, Gametime, Commons Clinic, Alumni Ventures, Cents, Bigpoint GmbH, Equality Asset Management, Strava, Caspian, Optios.










