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Funding Wrap: CRED, Square Yards, Bodycraft raise fresh capital
Fintech Startups

Funding Wrap: CRED, Square Yards, Bodycraft raise fresh capital

Funding Wrap A blockbuster $900 million funding round in fintech major CRED, coupled with fresh capital flowing into sectors ranging…

June 26, 2026
Meta’s WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbook – The Economic Times
Fintech Startups

Meta’s WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbook – The Economic Times

Over the past few years in the middle of an AI talent war, founder buyouts have become Silicon Valley‘s go-to…

June 23, 2026
Meta’s India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp’s business potential – The Economic Times
Fintech Startups

Meta’s India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp’s business potential – The Economic Times

As the world’s most populous country, it’s no surprise that India is WhatsApp‘s biggest market. But the messaging app is…

June 23, 2026
Why Bengaluru matters in Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp journey: The city where his fintech story took shape
Fintech Startups

Why Bengaluru matters in Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp journey: The city where his fintech story took shape

Bengaluru’s own Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED, is stepping into a monumental role as the new global head of…

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

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
Fintech Startups

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
$900 Mn, a Founder Swap and a Payments Gap: What Meta’s CRED Deal Is Really About – Outlook Business
Fintech Startups

$900 Mn, a Founder Swap and a Payments Gap: What Meta’s CRED Deal Is Really About – Outlook Business

What CRED Actually Is Founded in 2018, CRED started by targeting users with strong credit histories, specifically those who own…

June 23, 2026
India startup head Kunal Shah appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Fintech Startups

India startup head Kunal Shah 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
No engineering degree, no MBA: How Kunal Shah went from startup founder to WhatsApp’s global boss
Educational Startups

No engineering degree, no MBA: How Kunal Shah went from startup founder to WhatsApp’s global boss

When Meta announced Kunal Shah as the new global head of WhatsApp, it marked a major milestone for one of…

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

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

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
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Fintech Startups

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
Who is Kunal Shah, the new CEO of WhatsApp
Fintech Startups

Who is Kunal Shah, the new CEO of WhatsApp

Bengaluru: Social media has been abuzz with discussions about Kunal Shah, the new CEO of WhatsApp. A philosophy graduate from…

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

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
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 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

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PayTabs buys Amazon Payment Services in $100M MENA fintech deal – Dealroom

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Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests | TechCrunch

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GFF 2026 Day 3: BharatPeX, PayU and OneTag Spotlight the Next Phase of Digital Finance - Indian Startup Times
Fintech Startups

GFF 2026 Day 3: BharatPeX, PayU and OneTag Spotlight the Next Phase of Digital Finance – Indian Startup Times

September 12, 2026
Ghanaian fintech startup SusuPaa wins two awards at Moolre Startup Cup
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SusuPaa wins two awards at Ghana’s Moolre Startup Cup

September 11, 2026

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Educational Startups

Foreign media on Kazakhstan: Infrastructure investment, global education ambitions and Elena Rybakina’s historic rise to No. 1

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Brics nations to explore new university ranking system, back start-ups

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Educational Startups

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