The TA Associates Mafia
12 people came through TA Associates and went on to found or lead other companies.
Shaival ShahAssociateFounded Ribbon +2David Bach, MDSpecial Limited PartnerFounded Optios +1Michael CollinsAnalyst, AssociateFounded Alumni VenturesKhaled HeliouiInvestment AssociateFounded Bigpoint GmbHColin EvansAssociateFounded GametimeJeff Del PapaPrincipalFounded Equality Asset ManagementMark GaineyAssociateFounded StravaJustin M. Sherlock, LCBPrivate Equity Associate, Technology & Business ServicesFounded CaspianAndrew VolkovOperating AdvisorFounded WorkFusionGaurav AhujaTechnology InvestorFounded ImprintGaurav AhujaTechnology InvestorFounded ImprintGaurav AhujaTechnology InvestorFounded Imprint
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TA Associates mafia?
- The TA Associates mafia is the network of 12 people who came through TA Associates and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ribbon, Optios, Alumni Ventures, Bigpoint GmbH, Gametime.
- Who is in the TA Associates mafia?
- Notable members include Shaival Shah (Ribbon), David Bach, MD (Optios), Michael Collins (Alumni Ventures), Khaled Helioui (Bigpoint GmbH), Colin Evans (Gametime), Jeff Del Papa (Equality Asset Management), Mark Gainey (Strava), Justin M. Sherlock, LCB (Caspian), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did TA Associates alumni found?
- Companies founded by TA Associates alumni include Ribbon, Optios, Alumni Ventures, Bigpoint GmbH, Gametime, Equality Asset Management, Strava, Caspian, WorkFusion, Imprint.






