The University of Brighton Mafia
11 people studied at University of Brighton and went on to found or lead other companies.
Francesco PomponiPhDFounded PreoptimaAidan PorterBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded FreyEmily BrookeBSc + Honorary Doctorate of EngineeringFounded BerylPK BalaBScFounded Quality BiomedicalFiona BeckerleggeBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded KyaningacdcWill BroomeBA(Hons)Founded UbamarketSimon BrysonDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded ProvecaEssa IbrahimBachelor’s DegreeFounded PrypcoHarry Kimberley-BowenFirst Class BSc HonoursFounded SpacebandsEmma RiceBScFounded Hattingley ValleyGary HectorBA (Hons)Founded Daigonesports
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Brighton mafia?
- The University of Brighton mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at University of Brighton and went on to found or lead other companies, including Preoptima, Frey, Beryl, Quality Biomedical, Kyaningacdc.
- Who is in the University of Brighton mafia?
- Notable members include Francesco Pomponi (Preoptima), Aidan Porter (Frey), Emily Brooke (Beryl), PK Bala (Quality Biomedical), Fiona Beckerlegge (Kyaningacdc), Will Broome (Ubamarket), Simon Bryson (Proveca), Essa Ibrahim (Prypco), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Brighton alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Brighton alumni include Preoptima, Frey, Beryl, Quality Biomedical, Kyaningacdc, Ubamarket, Proveca, Prypco, Spacebands, Hattingley Valley.








