CRED is facing a catch-22 situation

The Kunal Shah-helmed fintech needs both growth and profitability to raise capital. But the two goals are contradictory and CRED will soon have to decide between raising at a reduced valuation or delaying the fundraise.

6 March, 202512 min
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CRED is facing a catch-22 situation

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