Meta is strategically acquiring minority stakes in tech firms and integrating their founders into senior roles, a pattern evident with Cred and Scale AI. This "acquihire" approach allows Meta to rapidly gain specialised talent and influence, bypassing lengthy onboarding processes and regulatory hurdles of full acquisitions. While founders benefit financially and startups continue operations, Meta secures key expertise for its AI and messaging platforms.

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

Fintech giant Cred has secured a significant Rs 8,550 crore funding round, led by Meta, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. As part of the transaction, Shah will step away from…