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16 people studied at University of Pretoria and went on to found or lead other companies.
Carl PrinsHonorary DegreeFounded Pathzero +1James IronsPost Graduate Honors Degree - Accounting SciencesFounded SolarAfrica +1Christiaan JordaanBachelor of Commerce (BCom) LawFounded Sicona Battery Technologies +1Chris HarmseBachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Investment ManagementFounded BVNKFrancois HenrionB.ComFounded PaytronEugene SmitMScFounded Stellenbosch Nanofiber CompanyFranco du PreezMScFounded LifeQMatthijs KeijInnovation ManagementFounded WithlocalsClaire HaidarMPhil EntrepreneurshipFounded WndyrMarthin De BeerBachelor's DegreeFounded BrightPlan GroupEben EsterhuizenB.Sc.Founded SiftwellDouglas MartinBachelor of Science (BS)Founded MiAlgaeJohann van ZylFounded Fortava HealthcareAlex RuzhStrategic & International Business ManagementFounded memory-osDanei RallIndustrial EngineeringFounded FintrNadia NilsenBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) HonoursFounded LightWare LiDAR
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Pretoria mafia?
- The University of Pretoria mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at University of Pretoria and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pathzero, SolarAfrica, Sicona Battery Technologies, BVNK, Paytron.
- Who is in the University of Pretoria mafia?
- Notable members include Carl Prins (Pathzero), James Irons (SolarAfrica), Christiaan Jordaan (Sicona Battery Technologies), Chris Harmse (BVNK), Francois Henrion (Paytron), Eugene Smit (Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company), Franco du Preez (LifeQ), Matthijs Keij (Withlocals), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Pretoria alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Pretoria alumni include Pathzero, SolarAfrica, Sicona Battery Technologies, BVNK, Paytron, Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company, LifeQ, Withlocals, Wndyr, BrightPlan Group.