The Unknown Ventures Mafia
12 people came through Unknown Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ken HoweryFounded PayPalAlek SafarianFounded Vantage Biosciences +1Willem DelbareFounded Teamleader +1Amy ChangFounded AccompanyKim PerellFounded SmartmediatechJared SimonFounded Hotel TonightCorey CentenFounded BodyportLuqui DíazFounded MudafyHugo Eliki-RomanFounded EffyRobert GentzFounded ZalandoAlejandro LeónFounded SplineSwann MaizilFounded Jellysmack
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Unknown Ventures mafia?
- The Unknown Ventures mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Unknown Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including PayPal, Vantage Biosciences, Teamleader, Accompany, Smartmediatech.
- Who is in the Unknown Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Ken Howery (PayPal), Alek Safarian (Vantage Biosciences), Willem Delbare (Teamleader), Amy Chang (Accompany), Kim Perell (Smartmediatech), Jared Simon (Hotel Tonight), Corey Centen (Bodyport), Luqui Díaz (Mudafy), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Unknown Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Unknown Ventures alumni include PayPal, Vantage Biosciences, Teamleader, Accompany, Smartmediatech, Hotel Tonight, Bodyport, Mudafy, Effy, Zalando.










