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January 15, 2025
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Who is the richest man in Colombia in 2025?

Who is the richest man in Colombia in 2025?

In the world, There is a small group of people who have accumulated a disproportionate share of the world’s wealth. Colombia is not the exception to this global trend and it also has its businessmen and magnates who have generated great fortunes through business innovation, strategic investment and the concentration of capital. Find out who is at the top of the list in the country.

David Velez: Currently, he is the richest man in Colombia, with a fortune estimated at 14.8 billion dollars. He is the founder and CEO of Nubanka neobank that has revolutionized the financial sector in Latin America. His wealth has increased significantly in 2024, surpassing the Santo Domingo family.

“As far back as I can remember, growing up, what I heard from my dad and mom was that you had to create your own path. “We had to undertake,”
Vélez himself said at the end of 2021 on the Oso Trava podcast. According to the businessman, at the age of 9 he made his first investment when he bought a cow with his savings. Since then, he dedicated himself to finding a way to generate income on his own.

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David Vélez, one of the richest men in Colombia

Source: David Vélez – Official “X” account

Born in Medellín, he was never afraid of business; on the contrary, he comes from a city where entrepreneurship is the main pillar of the citizens. This is how he knew how to find an opportunity in every step he took. He always looked for a way to achieve his goals, including traveling to the United States to study and begin training as a leading businessman.

Some time later, Vélez founded Nubank in Brazil motivated by his frustration with the traditional banking system that charged high fees.. Since then, the firm has become one of the largest digital banks in the world, with more than 90 million customers.

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The richest in Colombia in 2025

Santo Domingo Family: Led by Alejandro Santo Domingo, its fortune is estimated at $14.4 billion. This family has had a long business legacy in Colombia, especially in the beverage and media sector.

Jaime Gilinski Bacal: He ranks third with a net worth of $8.77 billion. Gilinski has gained notoriety for his financial offensive to acquire companies from the Antioqueño Business Group.

Beatriz Dávila of Santo Domingo: She has approximately $2.8 billion (being one of the few women on this list). She is the widow of businessman Julio Mario Santo Domingo, her fortune comes mainly from family investments and inheritances.

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