Banking lending

Baubap

Website
Founded 2018Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Baubap is LatinAmerica's firts AI-powered, credit-focused bank. Today we're the leading AI lending app in Mexico

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Roberto Salcedo

Founder

Cofounder and CEO at alternative lending fintech Baubap. Prior to founding Baubap, I was the CFO of a Mid Market Media Conglomerate with revenue >$100M and a Corporate Banking VP at Mexican Bank Invex. Earlier, I worked at HSBC where I designed and deployed the bank’s very first financial inclusion efforts 15 years ago to later be part of the Bank's Corporate Banking Executive Directory. Proud to hold a BA degree from UNAM and a Global Leadership diploma from Cambridge

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Luis Villarreal

Founder

Co-Founder and CTO @Baubap. Enthusiast and entrepreneur, passionate about helping people and making an impact in their life. Building the bridge for financial freedom in Latin America.

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
150team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2018 · Source

News & product activity

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500 Global · Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedMexico City, CDMX, Mexico; Remote
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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