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Kunal Shah: From CRED to WhatsApp

Kunal Shah transitions from leading CRED to becoming WhatsApp's global head, with Meta investing $900 million in CRED.

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thehindu.comStai leggendo1 g fa

Kunal Shah: From CRED to WhatsApp

Kunal Shah exits CRED to lead WhatsApp globally; Meta invests $900M in CRED as minority backer. WhatsApp Pay lags rivals (GooglePay/PhonePe own 79% UPI) — Meta bets Shah's fintech expertise to unlock monetization and reshape platform's B2C strategy.

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  1. lunedì 22 giugno 2026·hindustantimes.com

    Cred founder Kunal Shah to be new boss of WhatsApp, announces Meta

    Kunal Shah replaces Will Cathcart, who has been running the popular messaging service for roughly seven years | India News

  2. lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Cred's Kunal Shah to be WhatsApp global head; Coursera CTO on edtech’s AI challenge

    Cred founder Kunal Shah will join WhatsApp as its global head after Meta announced a nearly $900 million investment in the fintech firm. This and more in todays ETtech Top 5.

hindustantimes.com
1 g fa

Meta names Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new head, invests $900 million in CRED

Meta invests $900M in CRED (20% stake, $4.5B valuation) and appoints founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp head. The move signals Meta's shift toward AI agents and fintech integration in messaging, leveraging India's fintech momentum to unlock WhatsApp revenue.

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economictimes.indiatimes.com2 g fa

Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsApp - The Economic Times

Kunal Shah becomes WhatsApp CEO as Meta invests $900M in his CRED; replaces Cathcart atop the 3B-user platform. Tech leaders: India's most prolific investor now leads WhatsApp's business messaging and payments expansion in its largest market.

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thehindubusinessline.com2 g fa

Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as Meta pumps $900 mn into CRED

Meta invests $900M in CRED (valuation $4.5B); founder Kunal Shah takes global WhatsApp helm. The move prioritizes WhatsApp monetization via payments and advertising, with India as prime testing ground for commerce expansion.

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newsbytesapp.com1 g fa

From delivery boy to WhatsApp head: Kunal Shah's journey

Kunal Shah, who began working as a delivery boy at 15 to support his family, has risen through sheer determination to become the global head of WhatsApp.

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yourstory.com2 g fa

CRED's Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, an Indian founder takes charge of the world's biggest messaging app

CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to become global head of WhatsApp as Meta invests about Rs 8,500 crore in his fintech startup, putting an India-based founder in charge of the world's most used messaging app.

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  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·channelnewsasia.com

    Meta's WhatsApp to be led by Indian startup founder Kunal Shah

    BANGALORE, June 22 - Indian fintech firm CRED's founder Kunal Shah will become Meta-owned WhatsApp's new leader, the messaging app's current head Will Cathcart said on Monday in a…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·thehindubusinessline.com

    Kunal Shah steps down as CRED CEO to lead WhatsApp at Meta

    Kunal Shah leaves CRED to lead WhatsApp at Meta while retaining his shareholding in the fintech platform.

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·yourstory.com

    Meta leads Rs 8,550 Cr investment in CRED, Kunal Shah steps down to lead WhatsApp

    CRED plans to use the fresh capital to support growth initiatives and strengthen its path toward a public listing.

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·yourstory.com

    CRED's Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, an Indian founder takes charge of the world's biggest messaging app

    CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to become global head of WhatsApp as Meta invests about Rs 8,500 crore in his fintech startup, putting an India-based founder in charge of the…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder who sold FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, built CRED into a $325M fintech giant, and now set to lead WhatsApp

    Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial investment. Renowned for scaling CRED and previously selling FreeCharge for…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·techcrunch.com

    WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India's CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup | TechCrunch

    WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder set to become WhatsApp’s next global CEO

    Entrepreneur Kunal Shah, best known for founding fintech platform CRED and digital payments company FreeCharge, has announced that he will join Meta to lead its messaging platform…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    'Kunal was the clear choice': Meta's Chris Cox on WhatsApp leadership change - The Economic Times

    WhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Kunal Shah has officially taken the reins…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsApp - The Economic Times

    Indian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the founder of fintech unicorn CRED and…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Meta names CRED founder Kunal Shah as the next head of WhatsApp

    Meta has reportedly named CRED founder Kunal Shah as the next head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart, and has also reportedly made a $900 million minority investment in CRED.…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·thehindu.com

    Cred founder Kunal Shah tapped as WhatsApp global chief

    Kunal Shah, Cred founder, appointed WhatsApp global chief as Meta invests $900 million to enhance the messaging platform's potential.

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·thehindubusinessline.com

    Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as Meta pumps $900 mn into CRED

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

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·theprint.in

    Meta to invest Rs 8,550 cr in CRED; appoints founder Kunal Shah as global WhatsApp head

    New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Tech giant Meta will invest Rs 8,550 crore (about USD 900 million) in Indian fintech firm CRED, and has appointed its founder, Kunal Shah, as the new…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Kunal Shah's WhatsApp appointment underscores India's expanding Big Tech footprint

    Kunal Shah, CRED founder, is set to lead WhatsApp globally, joining a distinguished line of Indian-origin tech leaders. This appointment highlights the increasing influence of…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com

    Meta turns to India for WhatsApp's next chapter, picks Cred founder Kunal Shah

    WhatsApp’s getting a new boss, and Meta’s looking to India for their pick. They just named Kunal Shah, the founder of Cred, as the next head of WhatsApp. He’s taking over from…

  • lunedì 22 giugno 2026·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    'Proud moment for India': Kunal Shah's appointment as Global head of WhatsApp has Indians celebrating online

    In news that has happily surprised the nation CRED founder Kunal Shah has taken over as the global head of WhatsApp. In an announcement, Will Cathcart, who led the messaging…

  • martedì 23 giugno 2026·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    Meta buys into Kunal's Cred, names him Shah of WhatsApp

    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…

  • martedì 23 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbook

    Happy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch.