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How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp

CNBC · Jun 23, 2026, 3:45 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Indian fintech startup Cred will raise $900 million in a funding round led by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta— but has lost its founder and chief executive, Kunal Shah, to Whats App.
  • The startup, where Meta will soon become a minority investor, was valued at over $4 billion in its latest funding round, the Indian firm said in a press release on Monday.

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Indian fintech startup Cred will raise $900 million in a funding round led by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta— but has lost its founder and chief executive, Kunal Shah, to Whats App.

The startup, where Meta will soon become a minority investor, was valued at over $4 billion in its latest funding round, the Indian firm said in a press release on Monday. These funds will be used to "accelerate growth, build institutional muscle, and extend its leadership across categories," it added.

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