Nubank

A branchless digital bank offering cards, accounts, loans and investments through a mobile app to customers in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.

Public · NYSE: NU (since 2021)

Founded: 2013 · São Paulo, Brazil
Founders: David Vélez (Founder and global CEO) · Cristina Junqueira (Co-founder) · Edward Wible (Co-founder)
Website: nubank.com.br

In their words

“a bank built on technology, with no branches and no legacy to defend, could serve hundreds of millions of people better, and at a fraction of the cost.”

David Vélez, Founder and global CEO · Nu Holdings Q2 2026 results release, 2026-08-13

On the record

2026-08-13Reported Q2 2026 net income of $1.1 billion, its first quarter above $1 billion, with 139 million customers worldwide. Nu Holdings (company release)
2026-08Launched its bank in Mexico, which the CEO said made it the country's largest digital bank with 16 million customers. Nu Holdings (company release)

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