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Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss
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Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss

MUMBAI (June 23): Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US…

June 23, 2026
Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss
Fintech Startups

Indian start-up head appointed new WhatsApp boss

MUMBAI (June 23): Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US…

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

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
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
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
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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
‘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
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
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Fintech Startups

Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

The announcement was accompanied by news that Meta would also lead a US$900 million funding round for Kunal Shah’s consumer…

June 23, 2026
Cred Gets $900 Mn and Loses Its Founder: What Comes Next for the Fintech Startup – Outlook Business
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Cred Gets $900 Mn and Loses Its Founder: What Comes Next for the Fintech Startup – Outlook Business

A Crowded Market Ahead The road to an IPO will not be straightforward. Competition in India’s UPI segment has intensified…

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

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
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Fintech Startups

Indian startup head 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
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
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
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
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

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