The Umeå University Mafia
12 people studied at Umeå University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Emil SjölanderMaster’s DegreeFounded VislyMagnus Nyborg MadsenHögskoleingenjör i maskinteknikFounded Reshape BiotechLukasz ReszczynskiBachelor of Science - BScFounded PangoVincent Poulichet1st Year Master of Science (MSc) ERASMUS ProgrammeFounded La ViePierre-Damien VaujourCertificateFounded Loft OrbitalEmil ErnerfeldtMaster's degreeFounded RerunCyril KlepekBusiness AdministrationFounded CYRKLJohan TordssonM.Sc., Lic.Eng., Ph.D.Founded ElastisysGermán LeónMAFounded GestoosRichard EklundBachelor's degreeFounded EngrateJohan JonzonFounded CrosserEmil OvemarSystems EngineeringFounded Tocaboca
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Umeå University mafia?
- The Umeå University mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Umeå University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Visly, Reshape Biotech, Pango, La Vie, Loft Orbital.
- Who is in the Umeå University mafia?
- Notable members include Emil Sjölander (Visly), Magnus Nyborg Madsen (Reshape Biotech), Lukasz Reszczynski (Pango), Vincent Poulichet (La Vie), Pierre-Damien Vaujour (Loft Orbital), Emil Ernerfeldt (Rerun), Cyril Klepek (CYRKL), Johan Tordsson (Elastisys), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Umeå University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Umeå University alumni include Visly, Reshape Biotech, Pango, La Vie, Loft Orbital, Rerun, CYRKL, Elastisys, Gestoos, Engrate.











