June 22 : Indian fintech firm CRED said on Monday it will raise about $900 million from Meta Platforms at a post-money valuation of $4.5 billion, as it seeks to accelerate growth and prepare for an eventual stock market listing.

Cred, led by founder Kunal Shah, is on the verge of surpassing 10 million users for its biometric UPI payments feature, showcasing significant growth in its payments ecosystem.

Meta is reportedly in talks to invest in Bengaluru-based fintech CRED at a valuation of around $4 billion, according to Moneycontrol.

Meta invests $900 million in CRED as founder Kunal Shah transitions to lead WhatsApp globally, enhancing India's fintech landscape.

The land of WhatsApp uncles and ubiquitous 'Good morning' messages has given the blockbuster messaging platform its next global head, with Meta Platforms elevating Cred founder…

CRED to Raise INR 8,550 Crore (~USD 900M) From Meta