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Former Osaic Exec Dimple Shah Joins AI Startup
Fintech Startups

Former Osaic Exec Dimple Shah Joins AI Startup

Dimple Shah, a former strategy chief at Osaic Wealth, has joined Humanity Labs, a startup that provides AI workflow tools…

June 24, 2026
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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
Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp

Until recently, Kunal Shah was a familiar name mainly within India’s startup and investor circles. The founder of fintech company…

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
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
How Kunal Shah turned rewards into a fintech empire—and landed the top job at WhatsApp
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How Kunal Shah turned rewards into a fintech empire—and landed the top job at WhatsApp

Kunal Shah has emerged as one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs, reshaping the way consumers interact with digital finance. His…

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

The announcement, made Monday night, was accompanied by news that Meta would also lead a $900 million funding round in…

June 23, 2026
WhatsApp’s New Chief Kunal Shah: Inside His Net Worth, Start-up Portfolio and Investment Bets – Outlook Business
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WhatsApp’s New Chief Kunal Shah: Inside His Net Worth, Start-up Portfolio and Investment Bets – Outlook Business

WhatsApp’s New Chief Kunal Shah: Inside His Net Worth, Start-up Portfolio and Investment Bets  outlookbusiness.com Source link

June 23, 2026
Who is Kunal Shah, the new CEO of WhatsApp
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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
As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred
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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
US-based founder questions why Kunal Shah would leave IPO-bound startup for Meta job
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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

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Mumbai-based GetVantage raises Rs 63 crore funding to scale MSME financing platform
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Mumbai-based GetVantage raises Rs 63 crore funding to scale MSME financing platform

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Government signs strategic MoUs with key industry leaders and ecosystems to strengthen support to StartUps – India Education Diary

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