The University of Gothenburg Mafia
20 people studied at University of Gothenburg and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rasmus GoksorMaster in LawsFounded Sekond +1Gustav von SydowMarketingFounded BurtintelligenceIvar SchmidtEconomics/Finance coursesFounded FrotcomDaniel NordhPhilosophyFounded Peg (formerly Paymobil)Marian KupculakExchange semesterFounded Sensible BiotechnologiesIsmail PelaseyedOrganic ChemistryFounded SuperagentChristian AndsbergEconomicsFounded AltcoinistThaher PelaseyedDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded MucolifeMathias ThomsenInternational Relations and AffairsFounded ApicaMarcus LjungbladBachelor's degreeFounded MinutMarten den HaringMaster’s DegreeFounded LirioJörgen ThaungPhDFounded ProfundusZoran PopovicPh.D.Founded ProfundusAnders NordkvistBachelor’s DegreeFounded AsteriaCarlos GómezBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded VivlaNicolae PaladiBachelor of Science - BSFounded CanaryBitBörje HaraldssonPhDFounded OncorenaPhilip HallenborgBScFounded ZealidMikael ArthurssonBachelorFounded MinalyzeMattias LundströmBachelorFounded Matchi
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Gothenburg mafia?
- The University of Gothenburg mafia is the network of 20 people who studied at University of Gothenburg and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sekond, Burtintelligence, Frotcom, Peg (formerly Paymobil), Sensible Biotechnologies.
- Who is in the University of Gothenburg mafia?
- Notable members include Rasmus Goksor (Sekond), Gustav von Sydow (Burtintelligence), Ivar Schmidt (Frotcom), Daniel Nordh (Peg (formerly Paymobil)), Marian Kupculak (Sensible Biotechnologies), Ismail Pelaseyed (Superagent), Christian Andsberg (Altcoinist), Thaher Pelaseyed (Mucolife), among 20 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Gothenburg alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Gothenburg alumni include Sekond, Burtintelligence, Frotcom, Peg (formerly Paymobil), Sensible Biotechnologies, Superagent, Altcoinist, Mucolife, Apica, Minut.


















