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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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Fintech startup OneStack raises Rs 12.5 crore from Shepherd's Hill to bring cooperative banks onto UPI – Indian Startup News

[ad_1] Fintech startup OneStack raises Rs 12.5 crore from Shepherd's Hill to bring cooperative banks onto UPI  Indian Startup News [ad_2]…

November 5, 2026
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FF News – The Fintech News Network

[ad_1] Caribbean Fintech Founders Compete for US$1 Million Investment at FiX27 Silicon Valley Qualifier  FF News [ad_2] Source link

November 5, 2026
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African Startups Raise $183m in October as Morocco, Tanzania Outpace Big Four Markets – Techeconomy

[ad_1] African Startups Raise $183m in October as Morocco, Tanzania Outpace Big Four Markets  Techeconomy [ad_2] Source link

November 5, 2026
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Early Revolut employees open waitlist for wealth AI startup Haido – Finextra Research

[ad_1] Early Revolut employees open waitlist for wealth AI startup Haido  Finextra Research [ad_2] Source link

November 5, 2026

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Founder/Investor Connections Enrich the Stanford GSB Startup Ecosystem
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Founder/Investor Connections Enrich the Stanford GSB Startup Ecosystem

November 5, 2026
Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 to feature defence, pharma, education and startup expos
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Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 to feature defence, pharma, education and startup expos

November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026
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Anurag Singh Thakur Urges Young Innovators to Drive Viksit Bharat 2047 at IIT Ropar INNOpreneur 2026 – Prittle Prattle News

[ad_1] IIT Ropar hosted INNOpreneur 2026 on November 3, bringing together policymakers, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs and students. Chief Guest Anurag…

November 5, 2026

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