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

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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
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 taps new WhatsApp boss as part of US$900 million investment into GIC-backed Indian startup
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Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of US$900 million investment into GIC-backed Indian startup

The startup founder Kunal Shah will replace the current head of WhatsApp Will Cathcart Published Tue, Jun 23, 2026 ·…

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
WhatsApp Is Getting A New CEO From The Fintech World
Fintech Startups

WhatsApp Is Getting A New CEO From The Fintech World

Meta is shaking up the leadership over at its popular messaging platform WhatsApp. Will Cathcart, the longtime head of WhatsApp,…

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

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
Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of $900 million investment
Fintech Startups

Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of $900 million investment

By Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg Meta Platforms Inc. is investing $900 million into Indian fintech startup Cred, with plans to appoint…

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
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

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PM Narendra Modi to Grace Global Fintech Fest 2026 as Four-Day Fintech Summit Begins in Mumbai - Indian Startup Times
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PM Narendra Modi to Grace Global Fintech Fest 2026 as Four-Day Fintech Summit Begins in Mumbai – Indian Startup Times

September 8, 2026
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French fintech startup Outline raises $3 million for financial planning AI – finextra.com

[ad_1] French fintech startup Outline raises $3 million for financial planning AI  finextra.com [ad_2] Source link

September 8, 2026
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Kilde invests €130m in Creditstar Group | Startups Magazine

September 8, 2026
Egypt’s Fintechs’ Next Growth Market - Launch Base Africa
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Egypt’s Fintechs’ Next Growth Market – Launch Base Africa

September 8, 2026

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A BITS Pilani classroom project began as an idea about queues; it later became a startup deploying technology at fuel stations across India
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A BITS Pilani classroom project began as an idea about queues; it later became a startup deploying technology at fuel stations across India

September 8, 2026
Educational Startups

Daejeon District Launches Startup Campus for Young Founders

September 8, 2026
J&K Govt,  IIM Jammu, NIT Srinagar sign MoU to boost startup ecosystem under Mission YUVA
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J&K Govt,  IIM Jammu, NIT Srinagar sign MoU to boost startup ecosystem under Mission YUVA

September 8, 2026
Earning Money Through Website Surfing: A Simple Way to Make Cryptocurrency
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McGraw Hill Acquires Five-Person AI Startup Teachally

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Sport Startups Update

Perth’s Komo kicks off $5m US punt after NFL contract win
Sports Startups

Perth’s Komo kicks off $5m US punt after NFL contract win

September 8, 2026
This week: SportsStack raises angel round to unify sports data ecosystem
Sports Startups

This week: SportsStack raises angel round to unify sports data ecosystem

September 4, 2026
USTA again convenes tech startups, investors around US Open
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USTA again convenes tech startups, investors around US Open

September 4, 2026
Sports Startups

Sports-Tech Startup Dartle Raises $100K in Seed Funding Led by IPV – Sportscape Magazine

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[2026 The CEO of Jeju National University Early-Stage Startup Package] S2E TECH, Revolutionizing Youth Sports with a Proprietary Data-Driven Growth Management Platform
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September 4, 2026
Sports Startups

Gen Z doesn't want to go to college. This startup school wants to fix that—by ditching clubs, sports, and dining halls – Fast Company

September 3, 2026
French AI startup Mistral reaches $24 billion valuation in latest funding round
AI Tech Startups

French AI startup Mistral reaches $24 billion valuation in latest funding round

September 8, 2026
Uganda’s SANDI AI wins $50k GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize - Disrupt Africa
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Uganda’s SANDI AI wins $50k GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize – Disrupt Africa

September 8, 2026
Lexroom Acquires Bulgarian Legal-Tech Startup Praven Intelekt
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Lexroom Acquires Bulgarian Legal-Tech Startup Praven Intelekt

September 8, 2026
Karnataka and Italy Explore Partnerships in Startups, AI and Deeptech - CXO Digitalpulse
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Karnataka and Italy Explore Partnerships in Startups, AI and Deeptech – CXO Digitalpulse

September 8, 2026
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