Kunal Shah

Kunal Shah

Founder & CEO, CRED

40 Under 40 2016

About

Kunal Shah is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor, known for founding Freecharge and later CRED, a credit card bill payment platform. With a background in philosophy from Wilson College, Mumbai, Kunal has invested in over 200 companies and has been recognized in Fortune's 40 Under 40 list.

Organization: CRED

Featured In Fortune India Ranking

40 under 40

2016

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