The University of Brighton Mafia
9 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 BerylFiona BeckerleggeBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded KyaningacdcWill BroomeBA(Hons)Founded UbamarketSimon BrysonMaster of Science (MSc)Founded ProvecaHarry 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 9 people who studied at University of Brighton and went on to found or lead other companies, including Preoptima, FREY, Beryl, Kyaningacdc, Ubamarket.
- Who is in the University of Brighton mafia?
- Notable members include Francesco Pomponi (Preoptima), Aidan Porter (FREY), Emily Brooke (Beryl), Fiona Beckerlegge (Kyaningacdc), Will Broome (Ubamarket), Simon Bryson (Proveca), Harry Kimberley-Bowen (Spacebands), Emma Rice (Hattingley Valley), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Brighton alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Brighton alumni include Preoptima, FREY, Beryl, Kyaningacdc, Ubamarket, Proveca, Spacebands, Hattingley Valley, Daigonesports.






