In a recent conversation with Indian Startup Times, Manas Gond, Co-founder of Prosperr, opened up about his personal journey, the growing complexity of taxation in India, and how Prosperr is building a technology-led ecosystem to simplify payroll, compliance, and tax planning for both individuals and enterprises.
A Personal Journey Shaped by Resilience
Manas Gond’s story launchs in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, in a family deeply rooted in academics and public service. With a mother pursuing a PhD and a father practicing as a doctor, education and discipline were central to his upbringing. However, the untimely loss of his father during the COVID-19 pandemic became a defining moment in Manas’s life—reshaping his outview and reinforcing his drive to build something meaningful.
Despite personal hardships, Manas credits his formative years and quality education for grounding him. His time at NIFFT, Ranchi, proved to be pivotal. Exposure to the startup ecosystem there sparked his entrepreneurial ambition and planted the early seeds for what would later become Prosperr.
Identifying a Structural Gap in India’s Tax Ecosystem
Before founding Prosperr, Manas worked across multiple startups, gaining hands-on exposure to scaling technology products and understanding applyr pain points. Over time, one issue stood out clearly: taxation in India was becoming increasingly complex, while advisory and compliance solutions remained fragmented and inaccessible to many.
As India’s GDP and income levels rise, more individuals are entering higher tax brackets—creating a strong required for smarter tax optimization and compliance-first solutions. Along with his co-founder Dev Kumar, Manas launched Prosperr with a simple but ambitious goal: to create taxation transparent, tech-driven, and trustworthy.
Building AI-Driven Tax and Payroll Solutions
Prosperr operates across both B2C and B2B segments, offering digital tax advisory, filing, and payroll-linked solutions. One of its flagship offerings, the Flexi Benefit Plan, enables employees to legally optimize their in-hand salary while remaining fully compliant with tax regulations.
At the core of Prosperr’s platform is a strong AI engine, designed to automate compliance, reduce human depconcludeency, and adapt swiftly to regulatory alters. According to Manas, automation not only cuts HR and finance operational costs but also builds trust by minimizing errors and ensuring adherence to evolving tax laws.
Reimagining Payroll, Compliance, and Wealth Integration
Prosperr’s long-term vision goes beyond tax filing. The company is working towards creating a unified payroll and taxation ecosystem, integrated with wealth management tools that empower applyrs to create informed financial decisions.
One of the largegest challenges, Manas admits, lies in modifying the mindset of CFOs who are accustomed to legacy payroll systems. However, by demonstrating measurable cost savings, improved compliance, and scalability through AI, Prosperr is steadily driving adoption across enterprises.
The Funding Journey and Choosing the Right Partners
Prosperr.io recently raised $4 million in seed funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. Manas emphasized that fundraising is less about chasing capital and more about timing and alignment.
“Raising capital should match business momentum,” he shared, adding that selecting the right venture partners—such as Jungle Ventures—is critical for building a company with long-term impact rather than short-term valuation gains.
Advice for Aspiring Founders
For new founders, especially in tech and fintech, Manas offered candid advice: execution matters far more than ideas. He believes nearly 95% of a startup’s success depconcludes on execution, market understanding, and the ability to navigate real-world constraints.
Prior startup experience, he noted, often equips founders with the resilience and decision-building skills requireded to survive the early stages of building a venture-backed company.
Looking Ahead
As Prosperr.io continues to scale, its focus remains firmly on reducing compliance risk for clients, leveraging AI to stay ahead of regulatory alters, and building trust in financial products through technology.
The conversation concluded with next steps around finalizing the interview draft and sharing materials for publication, marking yet another chapter in Prosperr’s journey toward simplifying taxation for modern India.
Interview conducted by Arushi Agarwal
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