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How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp

Indian fintech startup Cred will raise $900 million in a round led by Meta, but has lost its founder and CEO to WhatsApp.

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How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp

How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp

Published June 23, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Indian fintech startup Cred will raise $900 million in a round led by Meta, but has lost its founder and CEO to WhatsApp.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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