Prosus and India: A $9 Billion Commitment to the Future of Tech

In a world of digital business too often guided by fast wins and quarterly earnings, Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi is going the other way. With unambiguous, long-term intent, he reaffirmed India as one of the core markets for the international consumer internet group — along with Europe and Latin America.

Prosus has already put $9 billion into India. But that's only the start. Bloisi says "many more billions" are on the way, underpinned by a conviction in India's long-term potential.

AI: India's Next Big Leap

Artificial Intelligence is at the core of Prosus's investment thesis worldwide, and India is a proving ground for making innovation real.

"AI is as significant as the industrial revolution," Bloisi said, pointing to its ability to deliver on efficiency and scale. In India, that translates to individualized education for tens of millions, intelligent healthcare in rural districts, and improved operational results for tech firms all across the board.

Placing a Bet on Resilience and IPO Aspirations

While setbacks in a few investments such as BYJU'S have hit the headlines, Prosus is optimistic. The firm is optimistic about concentrated performers such as Swiggy and is lining up five IPOs of its Indian portfolio in the next two years.

Bloisi is looking beyond short-term IRRs and concentrating on what returns might look like in "the next two or three years."

Supporting More Than Just Startups

With a current portfolio of 35 companies and the flexibility to make both early and growth-stage bets, Prosus is clearly here for the long haul.

“India is going to grow. We’re going to keep investing here for the long term,” Bloisi concluded.

Prosus isn’t just backing companies. It’s backing India’s tech ambition — for the next generation and beyond.