Pierpaolo Barbieri is the CEO of Ualá. Barbieri is based in Argentina. Barbieri has held the role since 2017.
Argentine entrepreneur and economic historian who founded Ualá, a fintech neobank offering digital financial services to underserved populations across Latin America. Studied history and economics at Harvard University and pursued graduate studies in economic history at Cambridge. Previously worked in macroeconomic advisory and venture capital before launching Ualá in 2017.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Ualá's continued funding milestones and valuation growth, with the fintech company reaching a US$3.2-billion valuation in a 2026 funding round and raising $66 million in its Series E second close with TelevisaUnivision. Coverage has also highlighted Pierpaolo Barbieri's role in steering the Argentine fintech's regional expansion into Mexico and Colombia, as well as commentary on macroeconomic conditions affecting the company's lending operations.
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Pierpaolo Barbieri: FAQ
- Who is Pierpaolo Barbieri?
- Pierpaolo Barbieri is the Founder & CEO of Uala, based in Argentina.
- What company does Pierpaolo Barbieri lead?
- Pierpaolo Barbieri is CEO of Ualá, a role held since 2017.