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‘It’s Still a Job’: Entrepreneur Questions Kunal Shah’s Move from Cred to WhatsApp – Outlook Business
Fintech Startups

‘It’s Still a Job’: Entrepreneur Questions Kunal Shah’s Move from Cred to WhatsApp – Outlook Business

The Question Being Asked Harshdeep Rapal, a California-based entrepreneur and founder of Legitt AI, was among the first to raise…

June 23, 2026
As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred
Fintech Startups

As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred

Meta has committed $900 million to Indian fintech startup Cred, deepening its exposure to one of India’s most prominent consumer…

June 23, 2026
Meta invests 900 million in cred as kunal shah transitions, ETStartup
Fintech Startups

Meta invests 900 million in cred as kunal shah transitions, ETStartup

CRED has raised $900 million in a funding round led by Meta, marking a significant milestone for the Bengaluru-based fintech…

June 23, 2026
Cred Gets $900 Mn and Loses Its Founder: What Comes Next for the Fintech Startup – Outlook Business
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Cred Gets $900 Mn and Loses Its Founder: What Comes Next for the Fintech Startup – Outlook Business

A Crowded Market Ahead The road to an IPO will not be straightforward. Competition in India’s UPI segment has intensified…

June 23, 2026
As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred
Fintech Startups

As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred

Meta has committed $900 million to Indian fintech startup Cred, deepening its exposure to one of India’s most prominent consumer…

June 23, 2026
US-based founder questions why Kunal Shah would leave IPO-bound startup for Meta job
Fintech Startups

US-based founder questions why Kunal Shah would leave IPO-bound startup for Meta job

Meta Platforms is set to invest $900 million in Indian fintech startup CRED, valuing the company at $4.5 billion, while…

June 23, 2026
Meta, CRED and Kunal Shah: What’s behind the $900 million deal?
Fintech Startups

Meta, CRED and Kunal Shah: What’s behind the $900 million deal?

Meta’s reported $900 million investment in CRED is big news. But it may not be the most interesting part of…

June 23, 2026
Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp
Fintech Startups

Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp

Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp  digitimes Source link

June 23, 2026
Meta Names Indian Entrepreneur Kunal Shah As WhatsApp Chief
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Meta Names Indian Entrepreneur Kunal Shah As WhatsApp Chief

WhatsApp’s new leader will be Kunal Shah, the Indian entrepreneur and founder of Cred, a fintech startup that Meta has…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta to invest $900 mn in CRED, names Kunal Shah WhatsApp’s global CEO

CRED’s logo at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, August 29, 2024. | Credit: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas Meta Platforms Inc., the…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

CRED to reach ₹43,239-crore valuation in Meta-led funding round

CRED to reach ₹43,239-crore valuation in Meta-led funding round | CRED Founder Kunal Shah to join Meta | Inshorts  Inshorts Source…

June 22, 2026
Meta’s $900 Mn CRED Deal And Why Kunal Shah Stepped Away
Fintech Startups

Meta’s $900 Mn CRED Deal And Why Kunal Shah Stepped Away

SUMMARY Meta’s investment will value the Bengaluru-based fintech startup at about $4.5 Bn post money and is structured through a…

June 22, 2026
Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests USD 900 million in CRED
Fintech Startups

Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests USD 900 million in CRED

Miten Sampat is appointed interim CEO as Shah steps away from operational responsibilities. According to media reports, Meta has appointed…

June 22, 2026
Meta invests $900 million in CRED; founder Kunal Shah named new WhatsApp chief | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management
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Meta invests $900 million in CRED; founder Kunal Shah named new WhatsApp chief | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management

Meta Platforms has invested $900 million (approximately ₹8,550 crore) in Indian fintech startup CRED as part of the company’s…

June 22, 2026
From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world
Fintech Startups

From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world

Who is Kunal Shah? Kunal Shah is one of India’s most influential startup founders and angel investors, best known for…

June 22, 2026
Meta invests $900m in Indian fintech Cred, appoints its founder as new WhatsApp chief – Businessday NG
Fintech Startups

Meta invests $900m in Indian fintech Cred, appoints its founder as new WhatsApp chief – Businessday NG

Meta Platforms has announced it is investing $900 million in Cred, a popular Indian fintech startup. As part of the…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Why Meta wants CRED: The $4B fintech deal that could reshape India’s payments industry – Tech Funding News

Why Meta wants CRED: The $4B fintech deal that could reshape India’s payments industry  Tech Funding News Source link

June 22, 2026
Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder who sold FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, built CRED into a $325M fintech giant, and now set to lead WhatsApp
Fintech Startups

Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder who sold FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, built CRED into a $325M fintech giant, and now set to lead WhatsApp

Kunal Shah, the founder of CRED, has been appointed the global head of WhatsApp following Meta Platforms’ $900 million (around…

June 22, 2026

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Indian Startup News on Instagram: "Walmart-owned fintech company PhonePe has rebranded its Android app marketplace, Indus Appstore, as PhonePe Appstore, and is expanding it from app downloads into a marketplace for digital goods such as gift cards and top-ups.

It said the store is now present on more than 200 million devices, a reach built largely through partnerships with smartphone makers. Motorola and Alcatel are reportedly among those partners.

The rebrand comes nine days after PhonePe renamed its stockbroking platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest on 19 October, bringing its broking and wealth services under the PhonePe name. The company is also preparing for a stock market listing.

PhonePe is also launching phonepeappstore.com, a webstore where people can find and buy digital goods through desktop and mobile browsers without downloading an app.

#phonepe #digital #payments #digitalgoods #indianstartupnews"
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Indian Startup News on Instagram: “Walmart-owned fintech company PhonePe has rebranded its Android app marketplace, Indus Appstore, as PhonePe Appstore, and is expanding it from app downloads into a marketplace for digital goods such as gift cards and top-ups. It said the store is now present on more than 200 million devices, a reach built largely through partnerships with smartphone makers. Motorola and Alcatel are reportedly among those partners. The rebrand comes nine days after PhonePe renamed its stockbroking platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest on 19 October, bringing its broking and wealth services under the PhonePe name. The company is also preparing for a stock market listing. PhonePe is also launching phonepeappstore.com, a webstore where people can find and buy digital goods through desktop and mobile browsers without downloading an app. #phonepe #digital #payments #digitalgoods #indianstartupnews”

October 29, 2026
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Samsung Financial Networks Selects 4 AI Fintech Startups, Supports CES Attendance – The Asia Business Daily

October 29, 2026
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Y Combinator Crypto Startup Guide Highlights Asset Tokenization, Stablecoins and AI Trading Agents – Binance

[ad_1] Y Combinator Crypto Startup Guide Highlights Asset Tokenization, Stablecoins and AI Trading Agents  Binance [ad_2] Source link

October 28, 2026

EdTech Startups Update

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LehreCheck: Tyrolean Start-Up Matches Teens With Apprenticeships
Educational Startups

LehreCheck: Tyrolean Start-Up Matches Teens With Apprenticeships

October 29, 2026
Tony Blair Institute calls for £100m research startup fund | ETIH EdTech News — EdTech Innovation Hub
Educational Startups

Tony Blair Institute calls for £100m research startup fund | ETIH EdTech News — EdTech Innovation Hub

October 29, 2026
Educational Startups

Government Facilitating Startup-Industry Linkages to Take Indigenous Innovations to the Market, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh – India Education Diary

[ad_1] Government Facilitating Startup-Industry Linkages to Take Indigenous Innovations to the Market, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh  India Education Diary…

October 28, 2026
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Ixigo co-founder announces Rs 1 crore fund to boost technology startups at IIT Kanpur

October 28, 2026

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  • Indian Startup News on Instagram: “Walmart-owned fintech company PhonePe has rebranded its Android app marketplace, Indus Appstore, as PhonePe Appstore, and is expanding it from app downloads into a marketplace for digital goods such as gift cards and top-ups. It said the store is now present on more than 200 million devices, a reach built largely through partnerships with smartphone makers. Motorola and Alcatel are reportedly among those partners. The rebrand comes nine days after PhonePe renamed its stockbroking platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest on 19 October, bringing its broking and wealth services under the PhonePe name. The company is also preparing for a stock market listing. PhonePe is also launching phonepeappstore.com, a webstore where people can find and buy digital goods through desktop and mobile browsers without downloading an app. #phonepe #digital #payments #digitalgoods #indianstartupnews”
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