Meta's WhatsApp to be led by CRED founder Kunal Shah
CRED said its board and leadership team were working on a longer-term management structure as the company prepares for an eventual initial public offering,…
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CRED said its board and leadership team were working on a longer-term management structure as the company prepares for an eventual initial public offering, with the fresh capital expected to support growth across its payments, lending, insurance, and wealth businesses. The Series H infusion will fuel Cred's plans to accelerate growth. Sampat takes the helm Miten Sampat, who has led strategy and finance verticals at Cred since 2020, has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect.
Furthermore, India is WhatsApp’s largest market, with more than 500 million users accounting for a significant share of the app’s global base of over 3 billion people. But efforts by WhatsApp to push into digital payments have delivered mixed results. Shah will retain his shareholding in the company after stepping away from day-to-day operations.
In addition, Shah will step down as CRED’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to succeed WhatsApp’s current head Will Cathcart. Founded in 2018, CRED started by targeting users with strong credit histories.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Indian fintech company Cred will raise ₹ 8,550 crore (approximately $900 million) from… ; WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in….
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CRED said its board and leadership team were working on a longer-term management structure as the company prepares for an eventual initial public offering, with the fresh capital expected to support growth across its payments, lending, insurance, and wealth businesses.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesThe Series H infusion will fuel Cred's plans to accelerate growth.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSampat takes the helm Miten Sampat, who has led strategy and finance verticals at Cred since 2020, has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesIndia is WhatsApp’s largest market, with more than 500 million users accounting for a significant share of the app’s global base of over 3 billion people.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesBut efforts by WhatsApp to push into digital payments have delivered mixed results.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesShah will retain his shareholding in the company after stepping away from day-to-day operations.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesShah will step down as CRED’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to succeed WhatsApp’s current head Will Cathcart.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFounded in 2018, CRED started by targeting users with strong credit histories.
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"Team CRED, I'll still expect you to be a 10x version of yourselves.
according to The Federal +1Its lending business has grown to Rs 24,000 crore in assets under management.
according to The Federal +1And if that future arrives, $900 million may end up being remembered as much more than a fintech investment. - Ends Published By: Sonu Vivek Published On: Jun 23, 2026 07:46 IST
according to India TodayCathcart, who has led WhatsApp since 2019, oversaw a period of rapid expansion that helped the service become one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, including with more than 100 million users in the United States.
according to TechCrunchIn 2018, Shah founded CRED, a fintech platform with 17 million monthly active users, after earlier building FreeCharge, one of India’s early digital payments startups.
according to TechCrunchAccording to the Reuters report, the platform now has around 17 million monthly users and processes more than 40% of India's credit-card bill payments.
according to India TodayWhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has announced that he is leaving his role.
according to CNBC Top NewsA Meta spokesperson declined to comment on the specifics of Cathcart's new role.
according to CNBC Top NewsCathcart announced the leadership change in a post on X, describing WhatsApp as being in its strongest position yet after years of expansion.
according to Khaleej TimesDuring his tenure, the messaging platform scaled end-to-end encrypted communication to more than three billion users worldwide while introducing features such as companion device support, expanded group messaging capabilities, and new communication tools.
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- Indian fintech company Cred will raise ₹ 8,550 crore (approximately $900 million) from…CNBC Top News, India Today, The Federal
- WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in…CNBC Top News, Hindustan Times - India News, India Today, Khaleej Times, Tech in Asia, TechCrunch
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- Indian fintech company Cred will raise ₹ 8,550 crore (approximately $900 million) from…Khaleej Times
- According to the Reuters report, CRED was valued at around $6.4 billion during the…India Today
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- Under the terms of the agreement, Meta will acquire a minority stake of roughly 20 per…Khaleej Times
- Under the terms of the agreement, Meta will acquire a minority stake of roughly 20 per…NDTV - Top Stories
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CRED said its board and leadership team were working on a longer-term management structure as the company prepares for an eventual initial…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterRight sideFounded in 2018, CRED started by targeting users with strong credit histories.
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterSampat takes the helm Miten Sampat, who has led strategy and finance verticals at Cred since 2020, has been appointed interim CEO with…
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterIndia is WhatsApp’s largest market, with more than 500 million users accounting for a significant share of the app’s global base of over 3…
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterI'm excited to continue to work together closely." He added: "Kunal built CRED into one of India's most important technology companies, and…
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CRED Founder Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp Globally
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