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Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED to turn WhatsApp into a super app
Fintech Startups

Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED to turn WhatsApp into a super app

Meta just wrote a $900 million check to acquire a 20% stake in CRED, the Indian fintech startup founded by…

June 24, 2026
Fintech Startups

Kunal Shah Named Global Head of WhatsApp as Meta Pours $900 Million into His Fintech Startup CRED – Diya TV

Kunal Shah Named Global Head of WhatsApp as Meta Pours $900 Million into His Fintech Startup CRED  Diya TV Source link

June 23, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta Invests $900M in Fintech Startup CRED, Taps Founder to Lead WhatsApp – TechRepublic

Meta Invests $900M in Fintech Startup CRED, Taps Founder to Lead WhatsApp  TechRepublic Source link

June 23, 2026
Meta’s WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbook – The Economic Times
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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
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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
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
Fintech Startups

Cred founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests nearly USD 1 billion in his startup – 91mobiles.com

Cred founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests nearly USD 1 billion in his startup  91mobiles.com Source link

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

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…

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…

June 23, 2026
Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK
Fintech Startups

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,…

June 23, 2026
Meta taps Indian fintech boss to head WhatsApp – RTHK
Fintech Startups

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,…

June 23, 2026
Kunal Shah: ‘It’s still a job’ Viral post questions Kunal Shah’s move from CRED to Meta
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Kunal Shah: ‘It’s still a job’ Viral post questions Kunal Shah’s move from CRED to Meta

Kunal Shah’s decision to step down from CRED and take charge of WhatsApp globally has sparked widespread discussion online, with…

June 23, 2026
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
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
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
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

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Francesca Carlesi: Fintech Leader, Mortgage Startup Founder and CEO of Revolut UK – BBN Times

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October 23, 2026
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7 Fintech Companies Changing How Businesses Access and Manage Money

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Stripe launches Treasury for AI agents | The Paypers

October 23, 2026

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From Sewing Machine to Startup: Northern Colorado Family Launches Straight Fingers
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From Sewing Machine to Startup: Northern Colorado Family Launches Straight Fingers

October 23, 2026
Sergey Tokarev and SET University Reveal Generation H Winners | Yonkers Times
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Sergey Tokarev and SET University Reveal Generation H Winners | Yonkers Times

October 23, 2026
Educational Startups

Ohio State breaks ground on Timashev Technology Tower in Columbus Innovation District

October 23, 2026
He couldn't clear JEE, now this IIT Madras student's startup has raised USD 1.1 million (Image: LinkedIn/@Kuldeep Rathore)
Educational Startups

He couldn’t clear JEE, now this IIT Madras student’s startup has raised USD 1.1 million

October 23, 2026

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Sport Startups Update

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Study sheds light on the Swiss sports tech sector

October 23, 2026
Sports Startups

Tottenham Hotspur’s venture play turns the CVC model on its head – Global Venturing

October 23, 2026
WSC Sports to Transform Short-Form Video for CJ Superrace, Debuting AI at Season Finale on the 24th
Sports Startups

WSC Sports to Transform Short-Form Video for CJ Superrace, Debuting AI at Season Finale on the 24th

October 23, 2026
Sports Startups

Inside Loudoun Sports Academy, Virginia's start-up prep school producing national Power Four football recruits – 247Sports

October 22, 2026
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
Ultra-precise cancer diagnosis, cell-free proteins, and AI welding inspection: Deep tech startups from science and technology universities are on the rise - MoneyToday
AI Tech Startups

Ultra-precise cancer diagnosis, cell-free proteins, and AI welding inspection: Deep tech startups from science and technology universities are on the rise – MoneyToday

October 23, 2026
Data farmers: Ag-tech startup trains on AI-generated weeds
AI Tech Startups

Data farmers: Ag-tech startup trains on AI-generated weeds

October 23, 2026

Watching fruit ripen pays off: Seattle ag-tech startup Strella lands $4.25M – GeekWire

October 23, 2026
Vectorial Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Consumer Behaviour Simulation Platform - Indian Startup Times
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Vectorial Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Consumer Behaviour Simulation Platform – Indian Startup Times

October 23, 2026
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