CRED Success Story: How did Kunal Shah started Cred Key Takeaways CRED was founded by Kunal Shah in 2018 to reward users for paying credit card bills on time. CRED reported ₹2,735 crore revenue in FY25, up 16% year-on-year. The company succeeded by targeting financially responsible consumers and building a premium fintech brand.
Breaking News: Kunal Shah Becomes WhatsApp’s New CEO Key Takeaways Meta appointed Kunal Shah as the new Global CEO of WhatsApp, marking a major milestone for Indian entrepreneurship. Meta strengthened its partnership with CRED by investing $900 million, reflecting strong confidence in Shah’s leadership and long-term vision.
Who is Kunal Shah? The Complete Story of India’s Most Influential Startup Founder Key Takeaways Kunal Shah founded FreeCharge and CRED, two of India’s most influential fintech companies. FreeCharge was acquired by Snapdeal for approximately $400 million in 2015. CRED has raised nearly $1 billion and continues to be one of India’s leading fintech platforms.