The University of Leicester Mafia
25 people studied at University of Leicester and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jonathan MilnerDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Bit BioJohn KiptumMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded ChurpyOlusegun OwoadePost Graduate Diploma (PGD)Founded Mecho AutotechLotanna EzeikeEconomicsFounded GradeRam PalaniswamyBachelor's degreeFounded HertzwellWill MarshallMPhysFounded Planet LabsAdam BialyBusiness AdministrationFounded Fiat RepublicPaul SimpsonMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Aluma PowerWill BarkerBSc/PhDFounded Mint InnovationMax KanteliaFounded ZilliqaTim CorcoranEconomic HistoryFounded Deep Blue BiotechBen KingBA 1st ClassFounded Pesky FishJai ChinnakondaPost Graduate in Business AdministrationFounded ENGAIZRam SubramaniamDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded MoneyKarmaPaul SulyokBA (Hons)Founded Green Man GamingH. Indra HornsbyMBAFounded InterlunePaul HarbidgeMaster's degreeFounded Faraday CopperMichael KornackerPhDFounded Alpine Immune SciencesAssaf EisensteinBachelor of Laws - LLBFounded LushaKenny WoodsBachelor of Science (BSc) HonsFounded Fis ChemicalsHai MagMBAFounded EvaMike CarpenterBSc 1st ClassFounded InheritAaron RichmanMBAFounded Tam-C SolutionsDaniel RookeBachelor of Laws - LLBFounded OtoimmunePhil Aird-MashLLBFounded ITC Travel
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Leicester mafia?
- The University of Leicester mafia is the network of 25 people who studied at University of Leicester and went on to found or lead other companies, including Bit Bio, Churpy, Mecho Autotech, Grade, Hertzwell.
- Who is in the University of Leicester mafia?
- Notable members include Jonathan Milner (Bit Bio), John Kiptum (Churpy), Olusegun Owoade (Mecho Autotech), Lotanna Ezeike (Grade), Ram Palaniswamy (Hertzwell), Will Marshall (Planet Labs), Adam Bialy (Fiat Republic), Paul Simpson (Aluma Power), among 25 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Leicester alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Leicester alumni include Bit Bio, Churpy, Mecho Autotech, Grade, Hertzwell, Planet Labs, Fiat Republic, Aluma Power, Mint Innovation, Zilliqa.




















