Pedro Franceschi
Pedro Franceschi is the co-founder and CEO of Brex, which he started in 2017 with Henrique Dubugras. He has been instrumental in shaping Brex's strategic direction, leading the company from a corporate credit card provider to a broader financial platform. Franceschi recently transitioned to the sole CEO role, focusing on driving Brex towards profitability and sustained growth. Pedro Franceschi co-founded Pagar.me in 2013, a Brazilian payment solutions provider, which was later sold in 2016. In 2017, he co-founded Brex, a financial platform for businesses, which achieved unicorn status and was valued at $2.6 billion by 2019. Franceschi was recognized on the Forbes "30 Under 30" list in 2019 for his entrepreneurial achievements. By January 2022, Brex's valuation reached $12.3 billion, and Franceschi became a billionaire. He also serves as a Board Member at Coupang and Stone. These milestones underscore his commitment to leveraging technology to innovate financial services globally.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Pagar.me in 2013, a Brazilian payment solutions provider, sold in 2016.
- Co-founded Brex in 2017, growing it from a corporate credit card provider to a broader financial platform.
- Achieved unicorn status with Brex and a $2.6 billion valuation by 2019.
- Recognized on Forbes "30 Under 30" list in 2019 for entrepreneurial achievements.
- By January 2022, Brex's valuation reached $12.3 billion, and Franceschi became a billionaire; serves as Board Member at Coupang and Stone.
About Brex
Brex, founded in 2017, is a fintech company offering corporate cards, expense management, and business banking solutions. They help startups, e-commerce, and high-growth businesses manage finances. Core features include corporate cards with no personal guarantee, cash management, and AI-powered expense tracking. Benefits include streamlined operations, higher credit limits, and tailored rewards.