Kunal Shah, Founder of CRED, has emerged as one of India’s most influential fintech entrepreneurs. After transforming digital payments through FreeCharge, he launched CRED, a members-only fintech platform that rapidly became one of India’s fastest-growing unicorns. Known for redefining how consumers engage with credit and rewards, Shah has played a key role in shaping the country’s digital finance ecosystem. A Fortune India 40 Under 40 honoree, he is also among India’s most active angel investors, backing more than 200 startups, including Razorpay and BharatPe. Recognized as a Technology Icon, Shah continues to drive innovation across fintech and entrepreneurship.
