What's behind Zuckerberg's $900 million deal with Kunal Shah for WhatsApp, Cred? | Meta

Published on Jun 24, 2026 02:32 am IST

Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to play a bigger role in the global technology ecosystem following a major development involving Meta and fintech platform CRED. The move comes alongside a significant investment by Meta in CRED, the Bengaluru-based startup founded by Shah. The development has generated widespread interest across India's startup ecosystem and the global technology industry, highlighting the growing influence of Indian entrepreneurs on the world stage. Kunal Shah, known for building one of India's most prominent fintech companies, is expected to take on a key new position as part of the broader partnership, marking a major milestone for both CRED and India's startup landscape.

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