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Prashanth Prakash
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Birth & Early Life
- Prashanth Prakash, a founding partner at Accel Partners in India, has been a pioneer in investing in Indian technology start-ups since 2004, well before they gained global recognition.
- He initiated his investing career by co-founding Erasmic, one of India's initial early-stage funds, and previously founded two enterprises in the Internet and multimedia publishing sectors.
- As a prominent member of Accel's India team, Prashanth specializes in consumer Internet services, online marketplaces, and SaaS (Software as a Service).
- He has spearheaded investments in numerous companies including Agrostar, BlueStone, BookMyShow, Clevertap, FabHotels, Glowroad, HolidayMe, HomeLane, InfraMarket, PropTiger, QwikCilver (acquired by Pine Labs), Rentomojo, TeaBox, among others.
- Prashanth's significant contributions have played a pivotal role in nurturing Bangalore's and India's startup ecosystem, transitioning from an entrepreneur to a venture capitalist, leaving a lasting impact on the Indian tech landscape.
Physical Status
Male
Education
Institution | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|
University of Delaware | M.S. | 1988 - 1990 |
Bangalore University | B.E. | 1982 - 1988 |
St. Joseph's College | Pre University | 1981 - 1982 |
careers
Organization | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Accel | Partner | Aug 2008 - Present |
The/Nudge Institute | Founding Angel | Oct 2021 - Present |
United Way of Bengaluru | Member Board of Directors | Jan 2013 - Present |
Erasmic Venture Fund | Partner | Sep 2005 - Jul 2008 |
CEO | Jan 2004 - Aug 2005 | |
Netkraft | CEO | 1998 - 2004 |
Visual Reality | CEO | Jan 1995 - Aug 1997 |
Personal Details
Married
Prashanth Prakash Investments
Total no. of Investment
3
Prashanth Prakash has made 3 investments.
| Date | Company | Sector | Round | Investments | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-10 | Venture Capital / Startup Support | Seed Round - YNOS Venture Engine CC | ₹ 25 Mn | ||
| 2021-11-02 | Agriculture / Rural Distribution | Seed Round - Vilcart | ₹ 150 Mn | ||
| 2021-08-21 | Seed Round - 1BRIDGE | $ 2.5 Mn |