In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is lighting up cities, transforming rural landscapes, and ushering in a new era of innovation.

At the center of this transformation is one of the continent’s most visionary forces, billionaire investor and industrialist Prateek Suri, a man shaping the future through strategic brilliance, relentless drive, and an unwavering belief in Africa’s potential.

At the helm of Maser Group, a global powerhouse recently acquired by SCG Asia in a landmark $5 billion deal — Suri has expanded far beyond the confines of boardrooms and profit margins. His influence in West Africa is not only financial, but also infrastructural, technological, and deeply human.

From the bustling commercial hubs of Lagos to the resource-rich terrains of Ghana and Guinea, Suri’s companies have delivered the essential infrastructure powering governments and industries alike.

 “Power is the foundation of progress,” he once said. True to his word, Maser Group has supplied thousands of industrial-grade generators and solar units to national grids and remote villages, electrifying regions long ignored by public services.

Under Suri’s leadership, Maser became Africa’s seventh unicorn, and today, Prateek Suri is the richest Indian on African soil with a net worth of $1.4 billion, earning the title of Africa’s youngest billionaire.

But his ambitions extend far beyond energy.
Through MDR Investments, Suri has become one of the most influential backers of startups across West Africa, spanning mining, shipping, technology, and infrastructure. 

His strategic capital and hands-on mentorship have propelled dozens of early-stage ventures into multi-million-dollar enterprises, many of which are now scaling across the continent.

“Infrastructure and innovation are the twin engines of Africa’s future,” Suri declared during a keynote in Abuja earlier this year.

His approach blends economic vision with social purpose, building sustainable ecosystems that nurture local talent and serve communities. From smart road projects in Nigeria to AI research labs in Côte d’Ivoire and renewable mining initiatives in Burkina Faso, Suri’s investments are driving lasting change.

His impact goes beyond commerce. Through Maser Foundation and the MDR Foundation, Suri has deepened his collaboration with African governments and civic institutions to fund projects in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and rural development.

His philanthropic footprint includes supporting mobile health clinics, providing tech training for youth, and backing climate-resilient infrastructure. In every effort, his philosophy remains clear: development must be inclusive, empowering people at every level.

When asked what drives his deep-rooted commitment to the continent, Suri is unequivocal:
“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 age where many global investors come and go, Prateek Suri has taken the road less traveled, choosing to build, believe, and stay. As West Africa rises, one thing is certain: it is rising on the shoulders of visionaries like him.