Manas Prakash is a seasoned leader in India’s hospitality sector and currently heads Bay Street Hospitality’s strategy and growth across the country. With a deep understanding of global brand operators, local developers, and government-led tourism initiatives, he specializes in driving value at the intersection of public policy and private investment. His expertise spans government advisory, policy development, and investment facilitation—enabling him to connect global investors with high-impact opportunities and guide international hospitality brands on market entry and scale-up strategies suited to India’s unique landscape.
Prior to joining Bay Street Hospitality, Manas led key initiatives at Invest India, where he played a critical role in shaping national tourism policies, facilitating landmark investments, and building strategic partnerships with ministries, state governments, and global industry players. He holds an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS Mumbai, a B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunications, and is currently pursuing Private Equity and Venture Capital studies at IIM Calcutta—further strengthening his ability to align global capital with India’s evolving hospitality ecosystem.
Bay Street Hospitality is a diversified hotel fund series for allocators seeking quant-driven exposure across top countries, operators, and hotel tiers. The fund targets a diversified portfolio in both high-growth emerging markets and stable developed markets, optimizing risk-adjusted returns. The leadership provides structured equity and pivotal strategic guidance to hotel-related investments. The fund establishes joint ventures with best-in-class partners, focusing on deal flexibility, currency considerations, tax efficiency, and clear exit strategies.
