Startup And Fundraising 17 September 2026
IPO Timing Beats Valuation in India's Startup Surge
Accel partner Prashanth Prakash says Indian startups should focus on being ready to launch an IPO rather than chasing high valuations, as the market will set the price. He believes the Indian market can accommodate another wave of startup listings.
Accel’s Prashanth Prakash argues that the key for Indian startups is being IPO‑ready, not merely chasing lofty valuations. The market will ultimately set the right price once a company goes public.
- Readiness over valuation – Companies should build solid fundamentals and governance to attract investors.
- Market capacity – Prakash sees ample room in India for another wave of startup listings, provided they meet listing standards.
- Price discovery – Valuation will be decided by market demand during the IPO process, not by pre‑IPO hype.
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