Shola Akinyele
MDR Investments, the investment powerhouse under the Maser Group, is rapidly strengthening its footprint across Africa, positioning itself as one of the continent’s most influential development financiers. With an active $500 million fund and cumulative investment capacity of up to $2 billion, the firm is driving major projects that span infrastructure, mining, logistics, advanced technology, AI systems, and next-generation data centers. At the centre of this aggressive expansion is Prateek Suri, the visionary founder of global technology brand Maser. Widely regarded as one of the most influential Indian business leaders shaping Africa’s economic future, Suri has transformed MDR Investments into a catalyst for industrial growth and continental competitiveness. Across Africa, MDR has partnered with several governments, deploying capital through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to unlock mineral value, expand national logistics systems, and deepen local manufacturing capacity. The firm currently backs high-impact infrastructure and mining ventures in Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, and the Central African Republic—projects geared toward strengthening value chains and accelerating sustainable economic growth. Nigeria, however, remains one of MDR’s most strategic markets. The company is actively investing in the country’s energy infrastructure, logistics corridors, solid minerals value chains, and emerging technology clusters. It is also driving AI-powered public sector digitization, exploring new opportunities in port expansion, creative economy financing, and hyperscale data center development—initiatives aligned with Nigeria’s drive to attract foreign investment and diversify its revenue base. In a move that solidifies its global investment credentials, MDR Investments recently expanded into South America through a major copper mining partnership in Mendoza, Argentina. The meteoric rise of MDR is closely tied to Prateek Suri’s compelling entrepreneurial journey. What started as an unexpected business encounter in Africa has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar investment network bridging continents. From building Maser into a globally recognized technology brand to shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth, Suri has become a key player in redefining the continent’s development trajectory. Under his leadership, MDR Investments is not just deploying capital—it is helping nations build the infrastructure, technological systems, and industrial platforms required for long-term prosperity. For Nigeria and other African markets, the firm’s investments signal a new era of private-sector–led development and opportunities that can reshape the continent’s global standing.
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