Prateek Maheshwari
Prateek Maheshwari took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Seed rounds in Professional & Local Services; its latest was Tarzan Way on 20 February 2026.
About Prateek Maheshwari
Prateek Maheshwari has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2026 | TWTarzan Way | seed | $250,000 | Participant | Inflection Point Ventures, We Founder Circle | Story |
| 12 January 2026 | EDEdgistify | pre-Series A | $1.4M | Participant | NB Ventures, Rajesh Ranavat, Vivek Gaur, Vikram Tandon | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Prateek Maheshwari took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 | 0 |
| Series A | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional & Local Services | 2 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Inflection Point Ventures | 1 |
| NB Ventures | 1 |
| Rajesh Ranavat | 1 |
| Vikram Tandon | 1 |
| Vivek Gaur | 1 |
| We Founder Circle | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- EDEdgistifyProfessional & Local Services · in at Series A · 2026
- TWTarzan WayProfessional & Local Services · in at Seed · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Prateek Maheshwari in the news
- TWTarzan Way · Funding · 20 February 2026 · $250,000Tarzan Way raises $250,000 for AI travel planningTarzan Way uses AI and human specialists to plan complex trips
- EDEdgistify · Funding · 12 January 2026 · $1.4MEdgistify raises $1.4M pre-Series AThe round was co-led by NB Ventures and Rajesh Ranavat, with participation from PhysicsWallah co-founder Prateek Maheshwari and former Adani CHRO Vikram Tandon
Questions about Prateek Maheshwari
How many investments did Prateek Maheshwari make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Prateek Maheshwari in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Tarzan Way on 20 February 2026 ($250,000).
Which sectors does Prateek Maheshwari invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Prateek Maheshwari invested most often in Professional & Local Services (2 rounds).
Does Prateek Maheshwari lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Prateek Maheshwari joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.