The University of Helsinki Mafia
10 people studied at University of Helsinki and went on to found or lead other companies.
Pauliina 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 Health
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Helsinki mafia?
- The University of Helsinki mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at University of Helsinki and went on to found or lead other companies, including Wave Ventures, 7Semiconductors, Lightheart, myNEO Therapeutics, Linear.
- Who is in the University of Helsinki mafia?
- Notable members include Pauliina Martikainen (Wave Ventures), Gerard de Bourbon (7Semiconductors), Kalle Kaivola (Lightheart), Cedric Bogaert (myNEO Therapeutics), Tuomas Artman (Linear), Mikko Peiponen (Deasy Labs), Adrian Lucas Tariel Stoica (Axelrod), Veikko Pere (Last Accounting Company), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Helsinki alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Helsinki alumni include Wave Ventures, 7Semiconductors, Lightheart, myNEO Therapeutics, Linear, Deasy Labs, Axelrod, Last Accounting Company, Arda Biomaterials, Mirantus Health.





