Fundraising FoxThe University of Brighton Mafia
12 people studied at University of Brighton and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ilya GelfenbeynMBAFounded Speaktoit +1Francesco 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 BrysonMaster of Science (MSc)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 12 people who studied at University of Brighton and went on to found or lead other companies, including Speaktoit, Preoptima, FREY, Beryl, Quality Biomedical.
- Who is in the University of Brighton mafia?
- Notable members include Ilya Gelfenbeyn (Speaktoit), Francesco Pomponi (Preoptima), Aidan Porter (FREY), Emily Brooke (Beryl), PK Bala (Quality Biomedical), Fiona Beckerlegge (Kyaningacdc), Will Broome (Ubamarket), Simon Bryson (Proveca), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Brighton alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Brighton alumni include Speaktoit, Preoptima, FREY, Beryl, Quality Biomedical, Kyaningacdc, Ubamarket, Proveca, Prypco, Spacebands.