In the heart of West Africa, a
silent revolution is transforming cities, illuminating rural landscapes, and
ushering in a new era of innovation.
Behind this transformation
stands one of the continent’s most visionary forces — billionaire investor and
industrialist Prateek Suri, the man shaping the future through sheer will,
strategic brilliance, and a deep-rooted commitment to Africa’s potential.
At the helm of the Maser
Group, a global powerhouse recently acquired by SCG Asia for a staggering
valuation of $5 billion, Suri has moved far beyond boardrooms and profit
margins. His influence in West Africa is not just financial — it’s
infrastructural, technological, and deeply human.
From the buzzing commercial
zones of Lagos to the mineral-rich landscapes of Ghana and Guinea, his
companies have supplied essential infrastructure that powers government
operations and local industry alike.
“Power is the foundation of
progress,” Suri once said.
True to his word, through the
Maser Group, he has supplied thousands of industrial-grade generators and solar
panel units to national grids and remote villages, ensuring electricity in
areas that public services have long neglected.
Under his Leadership, Maser
became the 7th unicorn of Africa, and today, Prateek Suri is the richest
Indian on African soil with a net worth $1.4 billion and the youngest
billionaire of Africa.
But his ambitions don’t
stop at power. Under his investment firm MDR Investments, Suri has quietly
become one of the most influential backers of West African startups — from
Mining and , Shipping to technology and Infrastructure operations.
His strategic capital and
hands-on mentorship have elevated dozens of early-stage ventures into
multi-million-dollar enterprises, many of which are now expanding across the
continent.
“Infrastructure and
innovation are the twin engines of Africa’s future,” he remarked during a keynote
in Abuja earlier this year.
His vision is not just
rooted in economic expansion, but in building sustainable ecosystems that
support local talent and communities.
Whether it’s building smart
roads in Nigeria, supporting AI labs in Côte d’Ivoire, or funding renewable
mining operations in Burkina Faso, Suri’s presence is creating lasting change —
and admiration.
Beyond the business world,
his philanthropic outreach continues to expand through joint projects with
African leaders and organisations.
Under Maser’s corporate
responsibility wing and through collaborations via the MDR Foundation,
Shipping, Mining , and Infrastructure projects with government have been funded
in several West African nations.
When asked what motivates
this deep involvement in the region, Suri doesn’t mince words:
“Africa is not the next
frontier — it is the frontier. And West Africa, in particular, is a goldmine of
spirit, ambition, and resilience. I’m just here to help unlock it.”
In an era where global
investors often dip in and out of the continent, Prateek Suri has taken the
road less travelled: building, staying, and believing. And as West Africa
rises, it’s increasingly clear — it’s rising on the shoulders of visionaries
like him.
Beyond business, Prateek’s
heart lies in giving back. Through his philanthropic initiatives under the
Maser Foundation, he champions education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment
across Africa.
His efforts support rural
clinics, tech training for youth, and sustainable development projects.
Partnering with local
leaders and global institutions, Prateek is not only creating wealth but
transforming lives, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, empowerment, and
lasting social change in every community he touches.
