No, 500 Startups isn't putting India on hold

Shalini Prakash has taken over from Pankaj Jain and she has pan-Asia plans, reports Tech in Asia

After four-and-a-quarter years, Pankaj Jain has moved out of being a partner for 500 Startups, where he continues in an advisory role for now. Pankaj, who divided his time between the US and India, handled the India portfolio for the iconic early stage seed fund and accelerator.

That responsibility has passed to Shalini Prakash, who’s been part of the 500 Startups investment team in India for a year and a half. Earlier, she had a series of stints with other accelerators as well as Ink Talks, a TED-inspired program.

She’ll now take care of the India portfolio and contribute to investment strategy