The University of Pretoria Mafia
9 people studied at University of Pretoria and went on to found or lead other companies.
Carl PrinsBachelor of CommerceFounded Pathzero +1James IronsPost Graduate Honors Degree - Accounting SciencesFounded SolarAfrica +1Chris HarmseBachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Investment ManagementFounded BVNKFrancois HenrionB.Com(Hons)Founded PaytronEugene SmitMScFounded Stellenbosch Nanofiber CompanyFranco du PreezMScFounded LifeQClaire HaidarMPhil EntrepreneurshipFounded WndyrMarthin De BeerBachelor's DegreeFounded BrightPlan GroupDouglas MartinBachelor of Science (BS)Founded MiAlgae
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Pretoria mafia?
- The University of Pretoria mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at University of Pretoria and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pathzero, SolarAfrica, BVNK, Paytron, Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company.
- Who is in the University of Pretoria mafia?
- Notable members include Carl Prins (Pathzero), James Irons (SolarAfrica), Chris Harmse (BVNK), Francois Henrion (Paytron), Eugene Smit (Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company), Franco du Preez (LifeQ), Claire Haidar (Wndyr), Marthin De Beer (BrightPlan Group), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Pretoria alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Pretoria alumni include Pathzero, SolarAfrica, BVNK, Paytron, Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company, LifeQ, Wndyr, BrightPlan Group, MiAlgae.








