The University of Basel Mafia
15 people studied at University of Basel and went on to found or lead other companies.
Zlatko JončevDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded b12 LabsSuzy ChisholmCenter of Philanthrophy StudiesFounded Swiss Ocean TechChristian RuizMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Moonlight AIThomas EatonSwitzerlandFounded LimulaArwin RidderUniversity Professional of Pharmaceutical MedicineFounded Artica TherapeuticsNils FeigenwinterFounded BlingDominik WitzigmannDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded NanoVation TherapeuticsAndres RappBusiness Administration and EconomicsFounded CleverSimon BornscheinMaster of ScienceFounded Coding BioFrederik BrixBachelor's degreeFounded NorthflankPeter SchiemannPostgraduateFounded iQure PharmaMarc SalzbergPharmaceutical MedicineFounded Airway-TherapeuticsMichele MattBSc in GeosciencesFounded MycamperMyriam LinggCertificates in public healthFounded Macu4Etienne StuderMastersFounded Develocity
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Basel mafia?
- The University of Basel mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at University of Basel and went on to found or lead other companies, including b12 Labs, Swiss Ocean Tech, Moonlight AI, Limula, Artica Therapeutics.
- Who is in the University of Basel mafia?
- Notable members include Zlatko Jončev (b12 Labs), Suzy Chisholm (Swiss Ocean Tech), Christian Ruiz (Moonlight AI), Thomas Eaton (Limula), Arwin Ridder (Artica Therapeutics), Nils Feigenwinter (Bling), Dominik Witzigmann (NanoVation Therapeutics), Andres Rapp (Clever), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Basel alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Basel alumni include b12 Labs, Swiss Ocean Tech, Moonlight AI, Limula, Artica Therapeutics, Bling, NanoVation Therapeutics, Clever, Coding Bio, Northflank.











