The University of Helsinki Mafia
33 people studied at University of Helsinki and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jani PenttinenFounded Bitmagic +1Gleb LevinFounded Frankly +1Jyri EngeströmMAFounded Yes VCPauliina MartikainenBachelor of Social Sciences (B.Soc.Sc.)Founded Wave VenturesGerard de BourbonElements of AIFounded 7SemiconductorsKalle KaivolaFounded LightheartCedric BogaertMaster’s DegreeFounded myNEO TherapeuticsTuomas ArtmanUndergraduate dropoutFounded LinearMikko PeiponenAdvanced Mathematics CourseworkFounded Deasy LabsAdrian Lucas Tariel StoicaMathematics and StatisticsFounded AxelrodVeikko PereBachelor of Laws - LLBFounded Last Accounting CompanyBrett CottenCertificate: EIT Innofood–Innovating Food Value Chains within Management and New Product DevelopmentFounded Arda BiomaterialsClaus GruberMedical studies - Visiting studentFounded Mirantus HealthUrho KonttoriBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded VarjoHannu-Tapani LeppänenLL.M.Founded AibidiaTuomas ToivonenMaster of Science - MSFounded HolviUllaDoctoral studiesFounded ThinglinkPaul QuigleyLawFounded NewsWhipPekka EnbergMaster of Science (MS)Founded ChiselstrikeDennis UkonuComputer ProgrammingFounded Aya HoldingSonja-Maria IgnatiusBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded KausalJuha YrjöläMAFounded KausalTeemu MyllymäkiMaster of ScienceFounded MeasurlabsSanttu VekkeliMaster of Food SciencesFounded SuperGroundJanne KjellmanComputer ScienceFounded OceanvoltMarja TiirolaMaster of Science (MSc)Founded BiopsensePasi IlolaMaster of LawFounded StarcartArto VuoriM.Sc.Founded ShopprJuho KallioBachelor of Science (BS)Founded IPRallyManu TamminenPh.D.Founded GenomillTapio TalvisaloAbrobaturFounded SaaShopDaniel KvakResearch FellowshipFounded CarebotMikko KarvonenM.Sc.Founded Immersal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Helsinki mafia?
- The University of Helsinki mafia is the network of 33 people who studied at University of Helsinki and went on to found or lead other companies, including Bitmagic, Frankly, Yes VC, Wave Ventures, 7Semiconductors.
- Who is in the University of Helsinki mafia?
- Notable members include Jani Penttinen (Bitmagic), Gleb Levin (Frankly), Jyri Engeström (Yes VC), Pauliina Martikainen (Wave Ventures), Gerard de Bourbon (7Semiconductors), Kalle Kaivola (Lightheart), Cedric Bogaert (myNEO Therapeutics), Tuomas Artman (Linear), among 33 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Helsinki alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Helsinki alumni include Bitmagic, Frankly, Yes VC, Wave Ventures, 7Semiconductors, Lightheart, myNEO Therapeutics, Linear, Deasy Labs, Axelrod.