Meta in talks to invest in Kunal Shah's Cred

Meta is reportedly negotiating an investment in Indian fintech Cred, founded by Kunal Shah. Deal size, valuation and structure remain undisclosed. Cred caters to affluent Indian consumers across credit card payments, lending and broader financial services, signaling Meta's deeper India fintech ambitions.

— Filed Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 01:24 IST · Source Moneycontrol · News Web · Updated

Meta is reportedly in talks to invest in Indian fintech Cred, founded by Kunal Shah. Deal size, valuation and structure undisclosed. Cred serves affluent Indian users across credit card payments, lending, and financial services.

Why this matters

Builds on reports of Meta backing Cred at a $4B valuation, with later signals pointing to a ~$900M check at $4.5B and Kunal Shah potentially leading WhatsApp globally.

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