Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) is the parent company of Nubank, a digital banking platform founded in 2013 by David Vélez, Cristina Junqueira and Edward Wible in São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on mobile-first financial services, the company offers no-fee credit cards, digital checking and savings accounts, personal loans, insurance products and investment services. By leveraging cloud-based infrastructure and streamlined user experiences, Nu aims to simplify banking for retail and small-business customers.
The company’s technology-driven model supports real-time account management, automated expense tracking and flexible credit offerings, all accessible via smartphone apps. Nu’s product lineup includes co-branded credit cards, business accounts tailored for entrepreneurs, wealth management tools through its Nu Invest arm and insurance solutions under partnerships with leading insurers.
Under the leadership of CEO David Vélez, Nu has expanded beyond Brazil into Mexico and Colombia, serving millions of customers across Latin America. The firm’s rapid growth has been driven by partnerships with local payment networks, open banking initiatives and a strong emphasis on customer support. Nu’s public listing on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2021 provided additional capital to fuel further regional expansion and product innovation.
Looking ahead, Nu continues to invest in data analytics, artificial intelligence and digital security to enhance its platform. The company’s strategy focuses on reaching underserved populations, improving financial inclusion and developing new services such as microcredit, business lending and embedded banking solutions through strategic collaborations.