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Nu Holdings Ltd.

NYSE: NU

Grand Cayman, CO · Founded 2016 · Incorporated in Cayman Islands · 5 known investors

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Nu is a digital bank offering a savings account, credit card, savings tools, and instant free transfers managed through a mobile app for consumers in Colombia. It is regulated by Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera and serves 3 million customers in the country as part of Nubank's global operation.

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Founders & leadership

Nu Holdings Ltd. was founded in 2016 by David Velez Osorno.

DVDavid Velez Osorno
David Velez OsornoFounder

Board

DLDoug Leone
Doug LeoneBoard directorPartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing Partner
NCNicolas Carlos Szekasy
Nicolas Carlos SzekasyBoard directorCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Kaszek Ventures
"""Meyer ""Micky""" Malka
"Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaBoard directorFounder and Managing Partner at Ribbit Capital

Investors · 5

Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Kaszek VenturesinferredMontevideovia Nicolas Szekasy · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Ribbit CapitalinferredPalo Alto · $2M – $15Mvia Micky Malka · board

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Sequoia CapitalinferredMenlo Park · $100K – $50Mvia Doug Leone · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.9B disclosed across 9 of 10 rounds · 1900–2021

▶$1.6MraisedAug 2021 · 29 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Luis Alberto Moreno MejiaDirector
  • Larissa De Macedo MachadoDirector
  • Jacqueline Dawn ResesDirector
  • Daniel Krepel GoldbergDirector
  • David Velez OsornoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rogerio Paulo Calderon PeresDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Anita SandsDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
04
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$400MraisedJun 2021 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jacqueline Dawn ResesDirector
  • Luis Alberto Moreno MejiaDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Daniel Krepel GoldbergDirector
  • Anita M. SandsDirector
  • David Velez OsornoExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$400M
Amount sold
$400M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$110.8MraisedJun 2021 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anita SandsDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Jacqueline Dawn ResesDirector
  • Luis Alberto Moreno MejiaDirector
  • Daniel Krepel GoldbergDirector
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
Offering amount
$110.8M
Amount sold
$110.8M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$400MraisedFeb 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Nicolas Carlos SzekasyDirector
  • "Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaDirector
  • Anita SandsDirector
Offering amount
$400M
Amount sold
$400M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$300MraisedJun 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Nicolas Carlos SzekasyDirector
  • "Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaDirector
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
Offering amount
$300M
Amount sold
$300M
First sale
Jun 2020
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$400MraisedAug 2019 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Nicolas Carlos SzekasyDirector
  • "Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaDirector
Offering amount
$400M
Amount sold
$400M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$92.3MraisedOct 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicolas Carlos SzekasyDirector
  • "Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaDirector
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
  • Doug LeoneDirector
Offering amount
$92.3M
Amount sold
$92.3M
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$151.1MraisedMar 2018 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Doug LeoneDirector
  • Nicolas Carlos SzekasyDirector
  • David Velez OsornoDirector
  • "Meyer ""Micky""" MalkaDirector
Offering amount
$151.1M
Amount sold
$151.1M
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Other, Cayman Islands, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nu Holdings Ltd. do?
Nu is a digital bank offering a savings account, credit card, savings tools, and instant free transfers managed through a mobile app for consumers in Colombia. It is regulated by Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera and serves 3 million customers in the country as part of Nubank's global operation.
Who founded Nu Holdings Ltd.?
Nu Holdings Ltd. was founded by David Velez Osorno in 2016.
Who are Nu Holdings Ltd.'s investors?
Nu Holdings Ltd.'s investors include Hundreds Capital, Founders Fund, Kaszek Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Sequoia Capital.
How much funding has Nu Holdings Ltd. raised?
Nu Holdings Ltd. has disclosed $1.9B raised across 9 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is Nu Holdings Ltd. headquartered?
Nu Holdings Ltd. is headquartered in Grand Cayman, CO.