Zuben Mathews is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brigit, a leading financial health platform dedicated to helping everyday Americans avoid overdraft fees, build credit, and achieve greater financial stability. Since founding the company in 2017, he has scaled Brigit profitably to more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue within five years, serving over one million paying subscribers and helping members save more than $1 billion in fees. In January 2025, Brigit was acquired by Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), where it now operates as a key business segment expanding technology-driven financial solutions for underserved consumers.
Prior to founding Brigit, Zuben spent 11 years at Deutsche Bank, where he established and led the Strategic Partnership Group and executed over $55 billion in equity, debt, and M&A transactions focused on fintech and software. He later served as Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Infosys, leading global strategic deals.
Zuben is also an active advisor and angel investor supporting emerging technology companies. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.
