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Cristina Junqueira

2× unicorn founder

Co-founder at Nubank

São Paulo, Brazil

FoundedNubank$45BNubank$45B

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376 people in our graph share verified history with Cristina — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Elliot GeidtunlockedCristina: together at Nubank (2016–2026)
Cristina: together at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
×2Cristina: together at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
×8Cristina: together at Booz Allen Hamilton

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About

Cristina Junqueira co-founded Nubank in 2013 after running Itaú's credit-card division, bringing the regulatory and credit expertise that let a startup challenge Brazil's banking oligopoly. She led the credit-card business through the company's growth to more than a hundred million customers and its 2021 NYSE listing, becoming one of the few women to co-found a company of that scale in Latin America.

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Co-founder at Nubank

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Nubank's investors · 14

Base PartnersSão PauloBase10 PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksBerkshireBoston · $150M – $500M checks · since 2021Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksHundreds CapitalBeijingKaszek VenturesMontevideoMSA NovoSingapore · $1.5M – $32M checksQED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $25M checksRecharge Thematic Ventures Management LlcNew YorkRedpoint VenturesWoodside · $100K – $10M checksSequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M checksSequoia Capital’s Scout programMenlo Park · $25K – $100K checksSoftbank Latin America FundMiamiWollef VenturesMexico City

Co-founders at Nubank

DVDavid Vélez
David VélezFounder & CEO

Founder at Nubank

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Nubank's investors · 1

Yolo Investments

Co-founders at Nubank

DVDavid Vélez
David VélezFounder

Experience

  1. NubankCo-Foundercurrent2013 — present
  2. Itaú UnibancoCredit Card Portfolio Manager for Itaucard2012 — 2013Sao Paulo, Brazil
  3. LuizaCredHead of Marketing and Products2009 — 2012Sao Paulo, Brazil
  4. UnibancoSuperintendent2008 — 2009Sao Paulo
  5. The Boston Consulting GroupAssociate Consultant2004 — 2007Sao Paulo
  6. Booz Allen HamiltonConsulting Intern2004Sao Paulo
  7. UnibancoCorporate Analyst Intern2003 — 2004

Skills & more

Strategic Planning26Leadership10Team Management5Strategy43Management12Financial Modeling25Segmentation10Marketing Strategy13Product Management10Business Development7Business Planning27Business Strategy43
+12 moreMarketing CommunicationsP&L ResponsibilityManagement ConsultingM&A experienceProject ManagementPortfolio ManagementEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchCRMProduct DevelopmentBusiness IntelligenceFinance

Languages English · Portuguese · Spanish

From Cristina's professional profile.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Cristina Junqueira

Cristina Junqueira, Co-Founder of Nubank, on conquering Latin America and taking on the US

Peter Renton

Como Cristina Junqueira decidiu fundar o NUBANK ?| Caio Carneiro

Caio Carneiro

Como nasceu o NUBANK? | Cristina Junqueira

Como Você Fez Isso?

Latin Focus: Cristina Junqueira, Co-founder of Nubank (Spanish subtitles)

International Finance Corporation

CARREIRA E INOVAÇÃO: Conheça a história do NUBANK (CRISTINA JUNQUEIRA) | JOTA JOTA PODCAST #128

Joel Jota

A HISTÓRIA DO NUBANK (com Cristina Junqueira) | Os Sócios Podcast #51

Os Sócios Podcast

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cristina Junqueira?
Cristina Junqueira co-founded Nubank in 2013 after running Itaú's credit-card division, bringing the regulatory and credit expertise that let a startup challenge Brazil's banking oligopoly. She led the credit-card business through the company's growth to more than a hundred million customers and its 2021 NYSE listing, becoming one of the few women to co-found a company of that scale in Latin America.
Where does Cristina Junqueira work?
Cristina Junqueira is Co-founder of Nubank.
What companies did Cristina Junqueira found?
Cristina Junqueira founded Nubank, Nubank.
Where did Cristina Junqueira go to school?
Cristina Junqueira studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Business); USP - Universidade de São Paulo (Master of Science, Industrial Engineering); USP - Universidade de São Paulo (Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering).
What podcasts and interviews feature Cristina Junqueira?
Tracked appearances include "Cristina Junqueira, Co-Founder of Nubank, on conquering Latin America and taking on the US", "Como Cristina Junqueira decidiu fundar o NUBANK ?| Caio Carneiro", "Como nasceu o NUBANK? | Cristina Junqueira", and 3 more.

Founder mafias

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management mafia185

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Kunal BahlExecutive ProgramFounded SnapdealScott D. DorseyMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded High Alpha Capital +2Takeshi TakahashiFounded Aculys Pharma +2Remco van ZantenMBAFounded Zalando +2Mark CrumblishMBAFounded Profit Inc +2Amir FaintuchMBAFounded Hourly +1

+ 178 more

USP - Universidade de São Paulo mafia58

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Maria FujiharaMaster's degreeFounded SINAI Technologies Inc. +2Patrick SigristBachelorFounded IORQ +1Matheus RiolfiUndergraduationFounded Tint Technologies +1Saulo TristaoBachelor's degreeFounded FacioHenrique DantasBachelor's degreeFounded SanctuJohn HealyBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Wildlife

+ 51 more

Nubank mafia16

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David VélezFounder & CEOFounded 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.Rocks

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Nubank mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David VélezFounderFounded Nubank

Same school

Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management842

Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures

+ 836 more

Also attended USP - Universidade de São Paulo145

Alexandra DubarInvestor at DaphniMichel AbadiManaging Partner at Maverick Ventures IsraelBruno YoshimuraCo-founder and General Partner at Onevc Venture Partners LlcGustavo RibasInvestor at KfundPaulo VerasInvestor at MatterScale VenturesRomero RodriguesInvestor at Headline

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Shared employers

Also worked at Nubank35

David VélezFounder & CEO of NubankElliot GeidtManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesKelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVAkanksha MehtaInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALStephanie PassosTalent & Portfolio Partnership at NXTPDavid MarcusInvestor at FELIX CAPITAL

+ 29 more

Also worked at Itaú Unibanco26

Paulo VerasInvestor at MatterScale VenturesCibele AlvesDeputy Head of Operations, CV Labs at CV LabsAna FirmatoConsultant at Innovatus Capital PartnersCarlos HoerlleSenior Manager at Axon Partners GroupAnderson TheesManaging Partner at Redpoint eventuresManoel LemosManaging Partner at Redpoint eventures

+ 20 more

Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group1,300

Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesLuca RossettoOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesGiuseppe Brambilla di CivesioOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures

+ 1,294 more

Also worked at Booz Allen Hamilton220

Rohan BhargavaInvestor at 8VCJack AleksanyanDirector at Marlin Equity PartnersLiam DonohueInvestor at .406 VenturesTrip HoferVenture Partner at .406 VenturesNekeshia WoodsManaging Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalSean EbertSenior Partner at Altira Group LLC

+ 214 more