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

CNBC Tuesday 23 June 2026, 03:45 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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