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Meta’s Cox Sought Shah’s WhatsApp Advice — Then Made Him Leader – Bloomberg.com

Meta’s Cox Sought Shah’s WhatsApp Advice — Then Made Him Leader  Bloomberg.com Source link

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
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”
Fintech Startups

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
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah’s new role as WhatsApp Head
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Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah’s new role as WhatsApp Head

New Delhi: From celebrating his “intellectual curiosity” to lauding his “infectious optimism”, India Inc is reacting to Kunal Shah’s appointment…

June 23, 2026
Kunal Shah’s new challenge: Making WhatsApp Pay matter in India
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Kunal Shah’s new challenge: Making WhatsApp Pay matter in India

Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. There are a few cliches about Bengaluru that are regularly trotted out…

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
‘It’s Still a Job’: Entrepreneur Questions Kunal Shah’s Move from Cred to WhatsApp – Outlook Business
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‘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
From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world
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From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world

Who is Kunal Shah? Kunal Shah is one of India’s most influential startup founders and angel investors, best known for…

June 22, 2026
Meta explores investment in CRED, Kunal Shah’s fintech startup, at $4 billion valuation
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Meta explores investment in CRED, Kunal Shah’s fintech startup, at $4 billion valuation

Meta is in talks to invest in Kunal Shah’s CRED at a $4 billion valuation, according to reporting from Moneycontrol.…

June 22, 2026
Meta Could Invest in Kunal Shah’s CRED in Fresh India Fintech Bet – Outlook Business
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Meta Could Invest in Kunal Shah’s CRED in Fresh India Fintech Bet – Outlook Business

Meta Could Invest in Kunal Shah’s CRED in Fresh India Fintech Bet  outlookbusiness.com Source link

June 19, 2026

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Mintoak Secures Rs 80 Crore Acquisition Financing from BlackSoil to Complete ICC Loyalty Acquisition - Indian Startup Times
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Mintoak Secures Rs 80 Crore Acquisition Financing from BlackSoil to Complete ICC Loyalty Acquisition – Indian Startup Times

August 6, 2026
Fintech Startups

Startup to drive inclusive pension, targets informal workers – The Guardian Nigeria News

[ad_1] Startup to drive inclusive pension, targets informal workers  The Guardian Nigeria News [ad_2] Source link

August 6, 2026
Fintech Startups

Just 2 Weeks Left to Enter The Scottish Financial Technology Awards! – digit.fyi

[ad_1] Just 2 Weeks Left to Enter The Scottish Financial Technology Awards!  digit.fyi [ad_2] Source link

August 6, 2026
Fintech Startups

Ex-Nubank execs raise $85m to launch AI wealth manager Decade – FinTech Futures

[ad_1] Ex-Nubank execs raise $85m to launch AI wealth manager Decade  FinTech Futures [ad_2] Source link

August 6, 2026

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Educational Startups

AI is Transforming Education Planning as Singapore EdTech Startup ACANAV Reimagines Academic and Career Guidance | The AI Journal

August 6, 2026
Educational Startups

President Honours Two AIC-JKLU Startup Founders for Grassroots Innovation – India Education Diary

[ad_1] President Honours Two AIC-JKLU Startup Founders for Grassroots Innovation  India Education Diary [ad_2] Source link

August 6, 2026
Educational Startups

This startup just raised $6M for an AI tutor that helps kids figure it out themselves – GeekWire

[ad_1] This startup just raised $6M for an AI tutor that helps kids figure it out themselves  GeekWire [ad_2] Source link

August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026

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Sports Startups

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Sports Startups

Former Ampere, Intel exec Renée James on why her next move is youth sports – The Business Journals

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Sports Startups

Top Intel execs pivot to sports tech with a recruiting platform for young athletes – OregonLive.com

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SAAS NORTH AI, Dominion Dynamics launch new dual-use defence summit | BetaKit

August 6, 2026
AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas to boost inference performance by etching models into silicon
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AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas to boost inference performance by etching models into silicon

August 6, 2026
Hadrian raises $1.37bn at a near-$8bn defence valuation
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August 6, 2026
Meta AI found hacking another organisation during evaluation
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