In an exclusive interview with Richest Indian in Africa and philanthropist Prateek Suri, the conversation quickly moved beyond boardrooms and business empires. Known for building a fortune across Africa through smart investments in infrastructure, technology, and natural resources and making Maser 7th unicorn of Africa, Suri is now channeling his focus toward something even more meaningful — giving back to the very continent that made his dreams possible.
“I didn’t come here just to make money. I came here to build,” Suri says with calm conviction. “And once you’ve built something big, it’s your responsibility to give something even bigger in return.”
After achieving monumental success, Suri has launched a series of philanthropic initiatives across Africa, especially in healthcare, education, and community development. From funding rural hospitals and providing access to clean water, to supporting young entrepreneurs and building schools in remote areas — his actions are speaking louder than any headline.
According to Suri, philanthropy is not just a moral obligation. It is a way of showing gratitude.
“When you walk through African villages and see how people smile with so little, you realize that wealth is not just measured in dollars. It’s measured in the lives you impact.”
He believes that the real measure of success is not how much you accumulate, but how much you share. For him, giving back is not charity — it’s a form of justice. “Africa gave me an opportunity when no one else did. Now it’s time to return that favor by creating opportunities for others.”
Why is philanthropy important after making billions? Suri answers simply, “Because if your success doesn’t lift others, then what was the point of it all?”
He adds that the act of giving provides a sense of purpose that no material wealth can replace. “There’s a moment in your journey when you realize no car, no house, and no number in your bank account can match the feeling of saving a life or sponsoring a child’s education. That’s the true wealth.”
Suri is not alone in this belief, but his method is deeply personal. He walks into villages, listens to elders, talks to children, and asks communities what they need — rather than assuming what’s best. He’s not interested in temporary fixes; he’s investing in long-term change.
Philanthropy, he says, is also a way of planting seeds for the future. “One educated child, one healthy mother, one working well for clean water — these are not small things. These are the foundations of a better tomorrow.”
As a father himself, he wants to leave behind not just a legacy of wealth, but of meaningful impact. “I want my child to be proud not just of what I built, but of who I helped.”
Prateek Suri’s message is clear: success without service is empty. True greatness lies in using your position to uplift others. And in a continent as rich in potential as Africa, philanthropy isn’t just an option — it’s a necessity.
With leaders like Suri lighting the path, Africa’s future looks brighter, more compassionate, and full of shared prosperity.
