Cristina Junqueira (#2270)
"If banks are Darth Vader, credit cards are the Death Star. They're the horrible weapon the banks used."
- $ 2 B
- fintech
- Brazil
- F
- 43 Years
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About Me
Cristina Junqueira was 30 years old in 2013 when she cofounded Brazil-based Nubank, now the world's most valuable digital bank. She ran Brazilian bank Itaú's largest credit card division before leaving the job to start Nubank alongside cofounders David Vélez and Edward Wible. A trained engineer, she also holds an MBA from Northwestern University. She briefly became a billionaire when Nubank debuted--as Nu Holdings--on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2021 at a valuation exceeding $50 billion. She owns nearly 3% of Nubank.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Cristina Junqueira’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Cristina Junqueira’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.8B
(May 4, 2026)
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