Prateek Suri
| Prateek Suri | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Prateek Suri April 5, 1988 Delhi, India |
| 🏫 Education | BITS Pilani (B.Sc., mechanical engineering) |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Modern School (New Delhi) |
| 💼 Occupation | entrepreneur |
Prateek Suri (born April 5, 1988) is an Indian-born entrepreneur and investor, he is the founder of Maser Group.[1] As of 2025, Suri is considered one of the wealthiest Indian nationals residing in Africa, his net worth is estimated at $1.9 billion.[2][3]
Early life and education
Suri was born in Delhi, India. He attended Modern School, Barakhamba Road, completing his secondary education in 2006. He later enrolled at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Dubai Campus, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 2010.[4]
Career
During his undergraduate studies, Suri interned at Keihin Panalfa Limited in 2008. After graduation, he worked briefly as a sales and marketing associate at Kingsmen Middle East LLC. He also operated a small trading business in Delhi, focusing on consumer electronics.[5]
In 2012, Suri founded Maser Group, initially targeting the African market with affordable smart televisions and electronic devices. The company sold over 800,000 units across the continent. Under his leadership, Maser Group reached a valuation of over $5 billion and was acquired by SCG Asia in 2024.[6][7] Following the acquisition of Maser Group, Suri launched MDR Investments, a venture capital firm. The firm has been involved in projects across Africa.[8]
Suri is the founder of the Maser Foundation, which supports initiatives development in underserved African regions. The foundation has partnered with local governments and NGOs.[9][10] In 2024, Suri published a memoir titled Gateway to Africa, which details his entrepreneurial experiences in the African business markets.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
| Award | Category | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Business Awards | Investment Leader of the Year[13] | 2024 | Won |
| Lokmat | Young Corporate Leader Award[14] | 2023 | Won |
| Gulf Business Awards | Technology Business Leader of the Year[15] | 2023 | Won |
Suri was listed in the Arabian Business 2024 special issue of Dubai 100 and in February 2025, he received the Legends of Entrepreneurship Award from Entrepreneur Middle East.[16][17] In 2026, Suri attended the World Governments Summit, where he was a speaker.[18][19]
Personal life
Suri is married to Deepali Dey, and they have a daughter named Myra.[20]
References
- ↑ "News – Maser". Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ Emoekpere, Esther (2025-09-06). "Prateek Suri: The youngest and richest Indian billionaire in Africa, worth almost $2 billion". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ East, Forbes Middle. "Prateek Suri: Increasing Ties To Africa Through Innovation". Forbes ME. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Prateek Suri". Penguin Random House India. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ ameh, patience (2025-06-11). "Zimbabwe Ministers Meet Billionaire Prateek Suri For Talks". Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Okojie, Josephine (2024-12-17). "Asia's SCG acquires $5bn stake in Maser Group". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "Zanzibar President awards Gate to Africa's Indian billionaire Prateek Suri". Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Meshioye, David (2025-09-05). "Island Clearance Sparks Wealth Surge for Prateek Suri, Africa's Youngest Billionaire". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Iloh Chigozie". Maser Foundation. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ Auma, Stephany. "Business mogul Prateek Suri turns focus to charity". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Exposé: Inside "Gateway to Africa"—The Memoir of Africa's Youngest Billionaire, Prateek Suri". This Day. 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Ige, Tofarati (2025-08-30). "Tech billionaire, Prateek Suri's memoir becomes instant bestseller on Amazon". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "Prateek Suri | Gulf Business". 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2023-06-01). "Lokmat International Award: Prateek Suri, Maser CEO, bags Young Corporate Leader award". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ Muzoriwa, Kudakwashe (29 November 2023). "Revealed: Winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2023".
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2024-02-08). "Dubai 100: Meet the 100 people you need to know in the emirate in 2024 - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "The Recap: Legends of Entrepreneurship Awards". Entrepreneur. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2026-02-06). "President Mnangagwa holds strategic talks with Prateek Suri on transforming Zimbabwe's economy". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ Yusuf, Akin (2026-02-07). "Global Tycoon Prateek Suri, Africa's Youngest Billionaire, Meets President Mnangagwa in Landmark Dialogue". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Africa gave me second beginning – Maser Group CEO, Suri". The Punch. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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