The Wageningen University & Research Mafia
18 people came through Wageningen University & Research and went on to found or lead other companies.
Roelof RongenIngenieur (Ir.)Founded Matinas BioPharma Holdings +1Bastiaan van der BaanMScFounded Lixte Biotechnology HoldingsPeter ArensmanMaster’s DegreeFounded Future Food FundMariana MatusMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Biobot AnalyticsKaterina ZvierievaCertificate – Food System Transformation ProgrammeFounded BiosensRosalie van der MaasMaster of Science - MSFounded Ellipsis DriveSjuul BerdenBatchelor of ScienceFounded United WardrobeJoost KolkmanMaster's DegreeFounded CoultreonBert RijkBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Aurea ImagingWahid AwadMaster's degreeFounded Rosetta OmicsDavid-Jan JanseMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded SurepayIdo GolanMicroalgae Process DesignFounded BrevelPeter MillenaarFounded BB LeapPadraic FloodResearch ScientistFounded AardaiaTony SalasShort-Term ExchangeFounded Shared-xJuan Pablo Manzur PobleteVertical Farming CourseFounded FarmtasticaJulian KremersTeaching Assistant Geo-scriptingFounded SeqanaRudi DielemanWOFounded Pectcof
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Wageningen University & Research mafia?
- The Wageningen University & Research mafia is the network of 18 people who came through Wageningen University & Research and went on to found or lead other companies, including Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Future Food Fund, Biobot Analytics, Biosens.
- Who is in the Wageningen University & Research mafia?
- Notable members include Roelof Rongen (Matinas BioPharma Holdings), Bastiaan van der Baan (Lixte Biotechnology Holdings), Peter Arensman (Future Food Fund), Mariana Matus (Biobot Analytics), Katerina Zvierieva (Biosens), Rosalie van der Maas (Ellipsis Drive), Sjuul Berden (United Wardrobe), Joost Kolkman (Coultreon), among 18 tracked members.
- What companies did Wageningen University & Research alumni found?
- Companies founded by Wageningen University & Research alumni include Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Future Food Fund, Biobot Analytics, Biosens, Ellipsis Drive, United Wardrobe, Coultreon, Aurea Imaging, Rosetta Omics.















