The University of Cape Town Mafia
15 people studied at University of Cape Town and went on to found or lead other companies.
Daniel ChalefBachelor of Business ScienceFounded KnowledgeTree +1Kiaan PillayBachelor's DegreeFounded Stitch +1Christopher WhitfieldFellowshipFounded Antigenix TherapeuticsJonas GuentherSemester study abroadFounded We Are the New FarmersTheodore MsekaFounded Aviv GroupAnthony RoseFounded SeedLegalsGrant GischenBachelor of Business ScienceFounded Energy Revolution VenturesPaul GalatisB.Bus.SciFounded Names & FacesSimon WardBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Floatpays IncJonathan IrwinBachelor of Commerce - BComFounded CerebriumTobias MüllerExchange SemesterFounded FlikeIan BaldwinBScFounded Booth AILaurence MidgleyBachelor’s DegreeFounded Ångström AIAlex AvnitBachelor of Business ScienceFounded PalomaPele CollinsMechanical EngineeringFounded Beyond Reach Labs
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Cape Town mafia?
- The University of Cape Town mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at University of Cape Town and went on to found or lead other companies, including KnowledgeTree, Stitch, Antigenix Therapeutics, We Are the New Farmers, Aviv Group.
- Who is in the University of Cape Town mafia?
- Notable members include Daniel Chalef (KnowledgeTree), Kiaan Pillay (Stitch), Christopher Whitfield (Antigenix Therapeutics), Jonas Guenther (We Are the New Farmers), Theodore Mseka (Aviv Group), Anthony Rose (SeedLegals), Grant Gischen (Energy Revolution Ventures), Paul Galatis (Names & Faces), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Cape Town alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Cape Town alumni include KnowledgeTree, Stitch, Antigenix Therapeutics, We Are the New Farmers, Aviv Group, SeedLegals, Energy Revolution Ventures, Names & Faces, Floatpays Inc, Cerebrium.




