Prashanth Prakash
@prashanthp
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Investor in AgroStar, BlueStone, BookMyShow, CleverTap, FabHotels,RentoMojo, Inframarket, Homelane, Curefoods, EcoSoul, Accacia, Fincent,Believe, Brik,Snaptrude
Bangalore, India
Joined February 2008
Today we launched LEAP - the Local Economy Accelerator Program, a ₹1,000 crore initiative to build innovation and entrepreneurship across Karnataka over the next five years. LEAP will nurture over 5 lakh jobs by supporting startups through a full lifecycle approach with funds,
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Today, @abhirajbhal, @varunkhaitan, @ra9z, and the @urbancompany_UC team open a new chapter by entering the public markets. In just a decade, Urban Company has redefined trust and professionalism in home services, becoming a brand millions rely on and a platform that creates
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Urban Company IPO oversubscribed. Hold your breath - it looks like 108.9 X unless I am reading the table wrong. Congratulations @abhirajbhal
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3️⃣ Kaynes Semicon + SPARSH- IQ Solutions, 3rdiTech, Focally, SenseSemi Technologies ✔️ Development of India’s first fully indigenous automotive and industrial AI vision solution. ➡️ Uniting deep-tech leaders to design, build, and validate camera modules entirely in Bharat. ✅
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From our very first meeting, when there was not even a website, I knew Gaurav was building something different. His clarity, humility, and conviction that design and trust would define jewelry in India have stayed constant through every chapter. Watching BlueStone grow from
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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
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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: https://t.co/11m0UnG9tu
@kiranshaw @kris_sg @RNP_Foundation @ajit_isaac
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Bengaluru is emerging as a hub for thoughtful philanthropy, driven by its startup mindset of problem-solving and innovation. Unlike traditional giving
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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
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For India @ 2047, we’ll need more institutions like ISRO—focused, quietly ambitious, and built to last. Grateful for the conversation with Dr @SomanathSpeak, a scientist who isn’t just building rockets but inspiring belief in what India can become.
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India’s next big leap isn’t just Gaganyaan. It’s building the talent that can take us beyond it. As Dr @SomanathSpeak points out, the real strength of a space program lies in its people — engineers, scientists, and thinkers who turn missions into milestones.
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Dr @SomanathSpeak reminded us that sovereign space tech is not about prestige. It is about solving real problems like climate, telecom, disaster response, and farming.
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In startups, we often talk about innovation under constraints. ISRO sets the gold standard. Dr @SomanathSpeak shares how they turned scarcity into discipline and frugality into systems. Reusable rockets, indigenous tech, interplanetary missions, building efficiency into the
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I had the privilege of hosting Dr. @SomanathSpeak, former @ISRO Chairman and a driving force behind India’s space success. We explored how India is reshaping its narrative with focus, innovation, and resilience. From building cutting-edge capabilities with limited resources to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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