Name: Prateek Suri
Designation: Founder & CEO
Company: Maser Group
Prateek Suri’s journey is defined by resilience and strategic vision. Known as the richest Indian in Africa with an estimated net worth of US$1.9 billion, he earned the nickname “Technology Tiger of Africa” for building a major consumer tech brand on the continent. An engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Suri faced early career setbacks in the Middle East before choosing entrepreneurship over a job offer. In 2014, he founded Maser, which grew rapidly across markets like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana by offering affordable, high-quality smart TVs tailored to local needs.
Maser later expanded into home appliances, wellness tech, and smart home solutions. In 2024, the company surpassed US$1 billion in revenue and was acquired for US$5 billion by Chia Group, one of Africa’s biggest technology exits. Today, Suri leads MDR Investments, backing ventures across Africa and the Gulf, while supporting social initiatives through the Maser Foundation. His story highlights how persistence and vision can transform setbacks into billion-dollar global opportunities.
