The University of Groningen Mafia
11 people studied at University of Groningen and went on to found or lead other companies.
Remco van ZantenMsCFounded Zalando +1Herman KienhuisMScFounded Curiosity VCGjalt HuismanDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Embold TherapeuticsJeroen KimmelsEconometricsFounded Future Food FundCoen BosMaster’s DegreeFounded HelinArnoud Aalbersbergn/aFounded CarePlusDaniel WitvoetMasterFounded SunrockMartin WilleminkMDFounded SegmedAntonio VespoliExchange Student - BSFounded SmoothElisabeth DuijnsteeBachelor’s DegreeFounded Compass LabsJulia LiOncology Summer SchoolFounded Micrographia Bio
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Groningen mafia?
- The University of Groningen mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at University of Groningen and went on to found or lead other companies, including Zalando, Curiosity VC, Embold Therapeutics, Future Food Fund, Helin.
- Who is in the University of Groningen mafia?
- Notable members include Remco van Zanten (Zalando), Herman Kienhuis (Curiosity VC), Gjalt Huisman (Embold Therapeutics), Jeroen Kimmels (Future Food Fund), Coen Bos (Helin), Arnoud Aalbersberg (CarePlus), Daniel Witvoet (Sunrock), Martin Willemink (Segmed), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Groningen alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Groningen alumni include Zalando, Curiosity VC, Embold Therapeutics, Future Food Fund, Helin, CarePlus, Sunrock, Segmed, Smooth, Compass Labs.







