Cred gets Unicorn Tag with $225 Mn Funding, rolls out $5mn ESOP buy back

Kunal shah’s fintech startup Cred has become the latest unicorn in India’s burgeoning startup industry, after raising $225 Mn in a series D round at an eye popping valuation of $2.2 Bn. Falcon Edge Capital led the round while existing investor Coatue along with set of existing as well as new investors also participated in…

ByGirish ShettiApril 6, 20210Comments

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Times Internet’s Ex-CSO Miten Sampat Joins Kunal Shah’s Cred

Times Internet’s former Chief Strategy Officer Miten Sampat has joined Kunal Shah led startup Cred. However, there is still no clarity about the designation or the role that Sampat will play in Cred. Times Internet’s Ex CSO announced the news on his official Twitter handle. I am privileged and super excited to join the incredible team…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 5, 20200Comments

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Weekly Funding: Cred, Vedantu, Chargebee and others Raised Funds

The economic slowdown may have become an official news now but its effect is still nowhere visible on the Indian startup ecosystem. This was proven beyond doubt as Indian startups had yet another decent run on the fundraising front. It is to be seen for how long India’s startup industry will continue to defy the…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 31, 20190Comments

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Kunal Shah’s Cred Raises $120 Mn at Eye-popping Valuation of $ 450 Mn

Kunal Shah’s Cred has raised $120 million (nearly Rs 861.39 crores) in its ongoing series B round. Kunal Shah has confirmed the news to the media but refused to divulge any financial details about the deal. kunal Shah - Founder & CEO of Cred According to Cred’s latest regulatory filings, existing investors Ribbit Capital, Gemini Investments and…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 27, 20190Comments

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