The University of Bergen (UiB) Mafia
12 people studied at University of Bergen (UiB) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sondre RaschBSc-level coursesFounded SafetyWing +1Jeanette Dyhre KvisvikLawFounded Villoid +1Tormod ThomsenMasterFounded Picterus +1Marie MostadLanguage and intercultural communicationFounded Startuplab VenturesAlex SvanevikBScFounded NansenMartin GrohMaster of Computer Science (M.Sc.)Founded InfinigridHarald SævareidHistory / Philosophy / Linguistics & PhoneticsFounded NivelOlav Sindre KrikenGrunnfagFounded TanaAdrià Salvador PalauMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Lace LithographyJan GaudestadExamen PhilosophicumFounded ElevatesemiErik BakstadMastersFounded ArdoqHelge JørgensenMaster's degreeFounded 7Analytics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Bergen (UiB) mafia?
- The University of Bergen (UiB) mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at University of Bergen (UiB) and went on to found or lead other companies, including SafetyWing, Villoid, Picterus, Startuplab Ventures, Nansen.
- Who is in the University of Bergen (UiB) mafia?
- Notable members include Sondre Rasch (SafetyWing), Jeanette Dyhre Kvisvik (Villoid), Tormod Thomsen (Picterus), Marie Mostad (Startuplab Ventures), Alex Svanevik (Nansen), Martin Groh (Infinigrid), Harald Sævareid (Nivel), Olav Sindre Kriken (Tana), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Bergen (UiB) alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Bergen (UiB) alumni include SafetyWing, Villoid, Picterus, Startuplab Ventures, Nansen, Infinigrid, Nivel, Tana, Lace Lithography, Elevatesemi.









