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Indian Startup News on Instagram: “India does not just build startups. It builds leaders who run the world.

Kunal Shah, founder of Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn CRED, has been announced as the new global CEO of WhatsApp, the world’s biggest messaging platform, used by over 3 billion people.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally made the announcement, praising Shah’s “builder mentality and global perspective.” He said he looks forward to making WhatsApp the best service for billions of people and millions of businesses.

Outgoing WhatsApp head Will Cathcart, who led the app for over seven years, called Shah the right person to take it forward.

Kunal Shah started CRED in 2018 with just $1 million of personal capital.

Today, CRED has 17 million monthly members, processes over 40% of India’s credit card bill payments, and posted Rs 2,735 crore in FY25 revenue.

#CRED #kunalshah #whatsapp #CEO #leaders #indianstartupnews”
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Indian Startup News on Instagram: “India does not just build startups. It builds leaders who run the world. Kunal Shah, founder of Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn CRED, has been announced as the new global CEO of WhatsApp, the world’s biggest messaging platform, used by over 3 billion people. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally made the announcement, praising Shah’s “builder mentality and global perspective.” He said he looks forward to making WhatsApp the best service for billions of people and millions of businesses. Outgoing WhatsApp head Will Cathcart, who led the app for over seven years, called Shah the right person to take it forward. Kunal Shah started CRED in 2018 with just $1 million of personal capital. Today, CRED has 17 million monthly members, processes over 40% of India’s credit card bill payments, and posted Rs 2,735 crore in FY25 revenue. #CRED #kunalshah #whatsapp #CEO #leaders #indianstartupnews”

India does not just build startups. It builds leaders who run the world. Kunal Shah, founder of Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn…

June 23, 2026
What Meta’s $900M investment in CRED means for Indian fintech ecosystem
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What Meta’s $900M investment in CRED means for Indian fintech ecosystem

Ever since WhatsApp parent firm Meta announced that it is investing around $900 million (nearly ₹8,550 crore) in the Bengaluru-headquartered…

June 23, 2026
Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief – AOL
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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief – AOL

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

June 23, 2026
What is CRED and why is Meta investing $900 million in the Indian fintech startup?
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What is CRED and why is Meta investing $900 million in the Indian fintech startup?

Meta’s decision to invest $900 million (approximately Dh3.305 billion) in Indian fintech company CRED has got netizens asking a bigger…

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Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss
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Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss

MUMBAI (June 23): Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US…

June 23, 2026
Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss
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Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss

MUMBAI (June 23): Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US…

June 23, 2026
Meta taps Indian startup founder to solve WhatsApp’s revenue puzzle
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Meta taps Indian startup founder to solve WhatsApp’s revenue puzzle

Technology Cred founder Kunal Shah’s payments background seen as key to hiring Kunal Shah, a veteran in the Indian online…

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Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK
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Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK

Meta Platforms will invest US$900 million in Indian fintech startup Cred, valuing it at US$4.5 billion while tapping its founder,…

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Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK
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Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK

Meta Platforms will invest US$900 million in Indian fintech startup Cred, valuing it at US$4.5 billion while tapping its founder,…

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Meta Just Made A $900 Million Bet On This Indian Fintech Firm And Tapped Its Founder To Lead WhatsApp: ‘T
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Meta Just Made A $900 Million Bet On This Indian Fintech Firm And Tapped Its Founder To Lead WhatsApp: ‘T

Notably, Meta’s investment does not include access to CRED’s user data; instead, the company gains Shah’s expertise as he joins…

June 23, 2026
{Funding Alert} Healthcare Startup Orange Health Labs Raises $30 Mn in Series C Round – Indian Retailer
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{Funding Alert} Healthcare Startup Orange Health Labs Raises $30 Mn in Series C Round – Indian Retailer

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{Funding Alert} Healthcare Startup Orange Health Labs Raises $30 Mn in Series C Round – Indian Retailer
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{Funding Alert} Healthcare Startup Orange Health Labs Raises $30 Mn in Series C Round – Indian Retailer

U&i has expanded its technology accessories portfolio with the launch of four new products across the wearables, audio, charging, and…

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Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
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Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

The announcement was accompanied by news that Meta would also lead a US$900 million funding round for Kunal Shah’s consumer…

June 23, 2026
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
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Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

India is WhatsApp’s largest market with over 500 million users (INDRANIL MUKHERJEE) · INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/AFP Meta has tapped Indian fintech…

June 23, 2026
Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief – AOL
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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief – AOL

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

June 23, 2026
Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
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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
Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

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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

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