Nagaraja Prakasam
Author, angel investor, mentor and Professor of Practice
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Bengaluru, India
Joined March 2026
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13.3K connectionsSummary
Impact-focused angel investor who prioritizes people, problems and appropriate technology. naga+1
Builder of regional entrepreneurship ecosystems through Nativelead and long-term mentorship of incubators and angel networks. nativelead+1
Advocate and practitioner of circular-economy and sustainability, investing and serving on boards of waste, water, and bioenergy ventures. bwdisrupt+2
Educator and author promoting experiential learning and a 'Back to Bharat' approach that centers rural solutions in India’s sustainable development. co+1
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Travelling across rural India and 'farming' startups—field visits to learn from grassroots innovators. naga
Notes
VNVikyath Nanjappasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
is one of the most influential early-stage investors they've seen backing AI startups.Apr 27, 2026
BSBabulal Shiradanasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
is one of the most influential early-stage investors they've seen backing AI startups.Apr 17, 2026
BSBabulal Shiradanasaid
PNProf. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
has played a key role in helping founders build successful companies as a VC.Mar 9, 2026
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