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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
Fintech Startups

Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

Meta has hired Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech firm CRED, to lead WhatsApp in a surprise move after investing…

June 23, 2026
Fintech Startups

How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp – CNBC

How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta’s backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp  CNBC Source link

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 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’s WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah
Fintech Startups

Meta’s WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah

Meta’s WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah  whbl.com Source link

June 22, 2026
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
Fintech Startups

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back  BBC Source link

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

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
Who Is Kunal Shah?: Meet the Indian founder Mark Zuckerberg picked to lead Meta’s biggest app – WhatsApp
Fintech Startups

Who Is Kunal Shah?: Meet the Indian founder Mark Zuckerberg picked to lead Meta’s biggest app – WhatsApp

For much of the past decade, Kunal Shah has occupied a rare position in India’s technology industry: founder, investor, philosopher…

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
WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup | TechCrunch
Fintech Startups

WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup | TechCrunch

Meta is betting on India for WhatsApp’s next chapter, naming entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead the messaging app and succeed…

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
Fintech Startups

Meta to invest $900 million in India's CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp – Reuters

Meta to invest $900 million in India’s CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp  Reuters Source link

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta's WhatsApp head to step down, will be replaced by Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah – CNBC

Meta’s WhatsApp head to step down, will be replaced by Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah  CNBC Source link

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

CRED's Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, an Indian founder takes charge of the world's biggest messaging app – YourStory.com

CRED’s Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, an Indian founder takes charge of the world’s biggest messaging app  YourStory.com Source link

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Cred Founder Kunal Shah Steps Down, Set To Become WhatsApp Global CEO – BW Disrupt

Cred Founder Kunal Shah Steps Down, Set To Become WhatsApp Global CEO  BW Disrupt Source link

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta's WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah – Reuters

Meta’s WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah  Reuters Source link

June 22, 2026
Figure AI now employs more robots than humans, founder says
AI Tech Startups

Figure AI now employs more robots than humans, founder says

Humanoid robotics startup Figure AI has reached a symbolic milestone: it now has more robots in operation than human workers.…

June 22, 2026
AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2026 Showcases Emerging Startups Across AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and Enterprise Software
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AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2026 Showcases Emerging Startups Across AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and Enterprise Software

Bookmark (0) Please login to bookmark Close Startup founders from Asia, Europe, and North America pitched to a cross-border panel…

June 17, 2026

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Nigerian Startups Raise $635m in Nine Months, Lead Africa’s Funding Market
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Nigerian Startups Raise $635m in Nine Months, Lead Africa’s Funding – M

October 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Voice AI startup Karta AI raises $3 million in seed funding led by PeerCapital and Cedar Hill – Indian Startup News

[ad_1] Voice AI startup Karta AI raises $3 million in seed funding led by PeerCapital and Cedar Hill  Indian Startup News…

October 22, 2026
Miami startup BOB raises $5.5M to build AI-powered finance employee - Refresh Miami
Fintech Startups

Miami startup BOB raises $5.5M to build AI-powered finance employee – Refresh Miami

October 22, 2026
Fintech startup Coast raises $35 million to better track what workers do with company credit cards | Fortune
Fintech Startups

Fintech startup Coast raises $35 million to better track what workers do with company credit cards | Fortune

October 22, 2026

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Educational Startups

Launching the 84X innovation and startup development platform.

October 22, 2026
Educational Startups

Advtech buys 25% stake in edtech startup MathU – Staffing Industry Analysts

[ad_1] Advtech buys 25% stake in edtech startup MathU  Staffing Industry Analysts [ad_2] Source link

October 22, 2026
AI Piano Learning App Artie Raises $2.4 Million to Transform Music Education
Educational Startups

AI Piano Learning App Artie Raises $2.4 Million to Transform Music Education – RouteNote – Radar

October 22, 2026
Educational Startups

IIT Mandi Report Reveals Rising Student Entrepreneurship in India – Passionate In Marketing

[ad_1] IIT Mandi Report Reveals Rising Student Entrepreneurship in India  Passionate In Marketing [ad_2] Source link

October 22, 2026

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Sport Startups Update

Sports Startups

Why this athletic training shoe startup thinks it can run with the big boys like Nike and Adidas – Fast Company

October 22, 2026
Sports Startups

This Startup Wants to Pay Sports Fans for Watching Games. The Bigger Bet Is What Their Attention Is Worth – Inc.com

October 21, 2026
Sports Startups

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October 20, 2026
Press release: Northern Kentucky Startup Launches AI Sales Training to Help Students Break Into Sports Jobs
Sports Startups

Press release: Northern Kentucky Startup Launches AI Sales Training to Help Students Break Into Sports Jobs

October 20, 2026
Sports Startups

USF-founded startup tests personalized hydration tracker with student-athletes

October 20, 2026
Sports Startups

Nvidia wins fast-growing AI startup Modal for new central processors – KWSN

October 19, 2026
Terminal acquires Miami AI startup Stationed, plans to double team in Wynwood - Refresh Miami
AI Tech Startups

Terminal acquires Miami AI startup Stationed, plans to double team in Wynwood – Refresh Miami

October 22, 2026
"Raise Capital Now": Nikhil Kamath Warns AI Gap Could Trigger 2027 Startup Crunch
AI Tech Startups

“Raise Capital Now”: Nikhil Kamath Warns AI Gap Could Trigger 2027 Startup Crunch

October 22, 2026
1Password tops $500-million USD ARR on the back of accelerating AI demand | BetaKit
AI Tech Startups

1Password tops $500-million USD ARR on the back of accelerating AI demand | BetaKit

October 22, 2026
Pythag Tech Gets $4.25M to Optimise Cultivated Meat Production with AI
AI Tech Startups

Pythag Tech Gets $4.25M to Optimise Cultivated Meat Production with AI

October 22, 2026
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