The Nubank Mafia
16 people came through Nubank and went on to found or lead other companies.
David VélezFounder & CEOFounded NubankCristina JunqueiraCo-founderFounded NubankMarcelio LealEngineering ManagerFounded BHub +1David MarcusMember Board of DirectorsFounded LightsparkBrian BrooksBoard member, Nubank N.A. (in organization)Founded BitfuryBruno KobaAnalytics & Data ScienceFounded AstorFrancisco "Kiko" H. de MelloProduct ManagerFounded Qulture.RocksJose AkleHead of Engineering - MexicoFounded OkaniNoe BranaganEngineering LeaderFounded ArgovoxBianca OrsiniProduct ManagerFounded DripCipriano EchavarriaStrategy & Business DevelopmentFounded PalommaHudo AssencoSenior Software EngineerFounded SalvyTyler RichieMachine Learning EngineerFounded SproutfiEric CamalionteEngineering Manager - Core Banking Business Unit - Global Credit PlatformFounded FinbitsFranco LampingSoftware EngineerFounded 180 SegurosMauro Levi D'AnconaSquad Lead Capital RaisingFounded 180 Seguros
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nubank mafia?
- The Nubank mafia is the network of 16 people who came through Nubank and went on to found or lead other companies, including Nubank, BHub, Lightspark, Bitfury, Astor.
- Who is in the Nubank mafia?
- Notable members include David Vélez (Nubank), Cristina Junqueira (Nubank), Marcelio Leal (BHub), David Marcus (Lightspark), Brian Brooks (Bitfury), Bruno Koba (Astor), Francisco "Kiko" H. de Mello (Qulture.Rocks), Jose Akle (Okani), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Nubank alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nubank alumni include Nubank, BHub, Lightspark, Bitfury, Astor, Qulture.Rocks, Okani, Argovox, Drip, Palomma.














