Prashanth Prakash
@prashanthp
Investor in AgroStar, BlueStone, BookMyShow, CleverTap, FabHotels,RentoMojo, Inframarket, Homelane, Curefoods, EcoSoul, Accacia, Fincent,Believe, Brik,Snaptrude
When trade policy reflects the pace of entrepreneurs, growth compounds. The India–UK FTA sets the tone for how India builds globally, with trust, competitiveness, and long-term vision. #IndiaUKFTA #NewIndia @narendramodi @PiyushGoyal
The mindset behind Bengaluru’s philanthropy didn’t just emerge. It was shaped, nurtured, and catalyzed by people like @atulsatija. Deep admiration for his leadership and this timely piece. Link: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru… @kiranshaw @kris_sg @RNP_Foundation @ajit_isaac…
India’s next global relevance will come not from code to capital but from IP-led manufacturing. From defence and aerospace to semiconductors and precision systems, this is where our edge will emerge. These sectors demand more than speed. They require innovation, domain…
From partnering with @Flipkart from their Seed stage in 2008 to supporting today’s AI-powered commerce startups, we have had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of India’s internet economy from a front-row seat. At the @ETRetail's E-commerce & Digital Natives Summit 2025,…
Bengaluru has climbed 7 spots to reach #14 in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025, up from #21 last year. The GSER by Startup Genome is a prestigious global benchmark that evaluates ecosystems on funding, market reach, talent strength, knowledge flow, guiding…
We are witnessing a #renaissance in #manufacturing, and #startups will be at the forefront of this shift, said Prashanth Prakash (@prashanthp), Founding Partner, Accel, at #UthpadanaManthana. Watch the video☝️ #KarnatakaGrowthStory #KarnatakaForIndia #InvestKarnataka…
UthpadhanManthan, steered by Hon. Minister @MBPatil, Dr. Selvakumar Smt. @GunjanKrishna, is a key step toward a manufacturing ecosystem boosting India’s global stature by making Karnatakaa global Manufacturing Hub. Was great to see startup voices being heard equally alongside…
Karnataka’s Big Manufacturing Push: Rs.7.5 Lakh Cr Investment | 20 Lakh Jobs Today, I shared information on the Karnataka’s bold vision: transforming our state into a global manufacturing hub, with the media representatives at Bengaluru. We’re targeting Rs.7.5 lakh crore in…
Very nifty AI-based tool that helps one learn Kannada on the go, by my colleague @prayanks at @Accel_India
Vibe-coding to help myself. Using @cursor_ai and @rocketdotnew I’ve taken Kannada courses a couple of times, but still forget most vocabulary in daily life. So I started building a small app — Kannada Lens — that uses your phone camera to detect objects and show names in…
Recent operations once again proved that India stands united and resolute. Under the steadfast leadership of Prime Minister @narendramodi ji and the unwavering dedication of our armed forces, the mission showed our nation’s commitment to safeguarding every citizen. The collective…
A landmark moment in UK–India ties. The FTA opens new corridors for innovation, capital, and talent flow, especially for our startups. This will boosts access to capital, talent mobility, cross-border innovation among many key things which are strong tailwinds for founders…
Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention. These landmark agreements will further deepen our…
From Lifespan to Healthspan: A New Chapter in Longevity In Episode 1 of Biopeak Live, Deepak and I speak with Nobel Laureate Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan about why longevity is less about delaying decline and more about maintaining resilience, adaptability, and function over time.…
India is at a pivotal moment—poised to lead the world in IP-led innovation and high-value manufacturing. As I shared with PTI, the convergence of AI and deep-tech industrialisation opens up massive opportunities for founders building in sectors like defense, EVs, aerospace, and…
In the evening of Day 3 of the Startup Mahakumbh I got the opportunity to address the Startup India team and the Organising Committee of the Startup Mahakumbh in the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal HCIM, Mr. Amardeep Bhatia Secy DPIIT and Sanjivji JS DPIIT. Apologies for the poor…
As @samidhas writes, this isn't just a startup debate—it's about how we want to develop over the next few years as an ecosystem. If India wants to matter in a multipolar world a decade from now, this is the moment to act. India's startup story has solved for scale and proven our…
I wrote about what really is the issue grappling Indian tech startups.. Full stack by Samidha Sharma: Deep tech needs more than just a viral slide economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newslette…