Prayag Mohanty

Prayag Mohanty is an institutional venture capital investor currently serving as a Principal at Fireside Ventures. In this capacity, he focuses on the broader early-stage technology and startup ecosystem, managing critical investment processes that include proactive deal sourcing, comprehensive due diligence, and ongoing portfolio support. At Fireside Ventures, an early-stage venture fund widely recognized for backing prominent consumer brands such as Mamaearth, boAt, and Vahdam Teas, he works closely with founders to scale emerging businesses. His core responsibilities require evaluating prospective business models, analyzing complex market signals, and providing strategic operational guidance to help portfolio companies successfully navigate their crucial initial growth phases. Mohanty’s current professional focus remains strictly centered on identifying high-potential early-stage startups across a variety of emerging market sectors and deploying targeted venture capital to support the next generation of technology and consumer-focused entrepreneurs.