The University of Reading Mafia
26 people studied at University of Reading and went on to found or lead other companies.
Thorbjørn RønjeM.ScFounded Risika +1Simona Agolini2:1Founded Theqapp +1Antony YousefianBscFounded BxJonathan PollockBA (hons.)Founded Elbow BeachNick CharmanBachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)Founded Elbow BeachObinna UfudoM.ScFounded United Bank for AfricaElona Mortimer-ZhikaBA HonoursFounded MavenirSteve MelhuishDiploma in MarketingFounded PropertyguruPeter KecskemethyBScFounded KheironYele OyekolaBachelor of Arts - BAFounded DuploSimon RandallBachelor’s DegreeFounded PimlocJames CliftonBA HonsFounded CultivoKhiara MiaBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded Meals In Minutes, MIMValentin GönczyMaster of Laws (LLM)Founded ClooverJohn TerryBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded NeuronosticsTimothy BrownstoneBSc HonsFounded KymiraSteve SwiokloDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Atelerix SeedJames TaylorBachelor of Science - BSFounded Particular AudienceYoonchang HanInternational Foundation ProgrammeFounded CochlUka EjeThe Future of FarmingFounded Thrive AgricSam ParnellBScFounded Distributed Media LABTiernan MinesBachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons)Founded Hello Lamp PostBrandon LimBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded Meals In Minutes, MIMBen SmithEnglish Language & LinguisticsFounded HertfordbirchPritesh MahajanMs in Renewable EnergyFounded Revamp MotoSteve GardnerBScFounded PrecisionLife
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Reading mafia?
- The University of Reading mafia is the network of 26 people who studied at University of Reading and went on to found or lead other companies, including Risika, Theqapp, Bx, Elbow Beach, United Bank for Africa.
- Who is in the University of Reading mafia?
- Notable members include Thorbjørn Rønje (Risika), Simona Agolini (Theqapp), Antony Yousefian (Bx), Jonathan Pollock (Elbow Beach), Nick Charman (Elbow Beach), Obinna Ufudo (United Bank for Africa), Elona Mortimer-Zhika (Mavenir), Steve Melhuish (Propertyguru), among 26 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Reading alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Reading alumni include Risika, Theqapp, Bx, Elbow Beach, United Bank for Africa, Mavenir, Propertyguru, Kheiron, Duplo, Pimloc.

























