Prateek Sharma

Managing partner at Ahead VC, writing pre-seed checks in Applied AI - Agents, Voice, Vision, Robotics. Post exit Founder | Investing in 🇮🇳 🇺🇸

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Angel Investor
Sep 2019
We are a new age Packaged snacks start-up founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a proven track record in the Indian consumer sector. Forbidden Foods targets to establish a leadership position in the modern packaged snacks industry in the country. The company launched its first range of products - BRB Popped Chips - in Jan 2020 starting with Delhi-NCR. The products are Not Fried, Not Baked, but Popped Chips - an innovative and better-for-you snacking alternative. While the products are very tasty, they are also significantly healthier compared to other chips in the market as they contain 60% less fat as compared to regular fried chips. The current portfolio comprises 4 flavours each on Popped Potato Chips and Popcorn Chips (yes, you read that right, popcorns in the form of chips)!! All eight flavours are thoughtfully chosen to cater to every kind of taste palate. In the last two years, the distribution presence has expanded from the first market of Delhi-NCR to over 10 cities currently across major retail stores in both Traditional and Modern set-up. The products are also available on online platforms like Amazon, BigBasket, SwiggyInstamart, Flipkart Grocery, Zepto along with the BRB website.
Angel Investor
Jun 2019
Digital Adoption Platform for mobile
Angel Investor
Feb 2018
We are a strong and enthusiastic team focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey. Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers’ needs and convenience in mind. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer-centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo. Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let’s chat. Our Vision Every individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting-edge multi-product platform offering a variety of financial services. Our long-term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians. Our Values Our culture enables us to be what we are — India’s fastest-growing financial services company. Everyone at Groww enjoys the autonomy and flexibility to bring their best work to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves. The values that form our foundation are: Customer centricity Ownership-driven culture Keeping everything simple Long-term thinking Complete transparency Groww is India’s No.1 Stock Broker based on active clients user data as per NSE as on 30 June 2024, and is the largest distributor of Mutual Funds SIPs.
Angel Investor
Jul 2016
Startup Network in London
Experience · 6 entries
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Investments (4)
Founder (1)
2022
Managing Partner
Jul 2022
Helping founders in India build for global markets
2019
Angel Investor
Sep 2019
We are a new age Packaged snacks start-up founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a proven track record in the Indian consumer sector. Forbidden Foods targets to establish a leadership position in the modern packaged snacks industry in the country. The company launched its first range of products - BRB Popped Chips - in Jan 2020 starting with Delhi-NCR. The products are Not Fried, Not Baked, but Popped Chips - an innovative and better-for-you snacking alternative. While the products are very tasty, they are also significantly healthier compared to other chips in the market as they contain 60% less fat as compared to regular fried chips. The current portfolio comprises 4 flavours each on Popped Potato Chips and Popcorn Chips (yes, you read that right, popcorns in the form of chips)!! All eight flavours are thoughtfully chosen to cater to every kind of taste palate. In the last two years, the distribution presence has expanded from the first market of Delhi-NCR to over 10 cities currently across major retail stores in both Traditional and Modern set-up. The products are also available on online platforms like Amazon, BigBasket, SwiggyInstamart, Flipkart Grocery, Zepto along with the BRB website.
Angel Investor
Jun 2019
Digital Adoption Platform for mobile
2018
Angel Investor
Feb 2018
We are a strong and enthusiastic team focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey. Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers’ needs and convenience in mind. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer-centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo. Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let’s chat. Our Vision Every individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting-edge multi-product platform offering a variety of financial services. Our long-term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians. Our Values Our culture enables us to be what we are — India’s fastest-growing financial services company. Everyone at Groww enjoys the autonomy and flexibility to bring their best work to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves. The values that form our foundation are: Customer centricity Ownership-driven culture Keeping everything simple Long-term thinking Complete transparency Groww is India’s No.1 Stock Broker based on active clients user data as per NSE as on 30 June 2024, and is the largest distributor of Mutual Funds SIPs.
2016
Angel Investor
Jul 2016
Startup Network in London
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