WTFund is back with its second cohort, doubling down on its mission to back young entrepreneurs under 25. Spearheaded by Zerodha co-founder and investor Nikhil Kamath, the initiative has handpicked nine promising startups led by 22 ambitious founders. Each startup gets up to ₹20 lakh in grant funding, along with mentorship and strategic guidance to help them scale.
The fund isn’t just about money—it’s about fostering a bold, risk-taking mindset. “Anyone can build at any age, but there’s something about young founders—their energy, their fearlessness, their ability to take leaps before the world tells them to slow down,” says Kamath. “This cohort is filled with founders who aren’t just talking about change; they’re creating it.”
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This year’s selection process was intense, with applications pouring in from over 50 cities, spanning Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 regions. The final list of startups represents a mix of Tech/SaaS, D2C, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and CleanTech—each tackling critical local and global challenges. Notably, six of them are leveraging AI in a big way.
Meet the Startups from WTFund Cohort 2:
- Nasadya (H2ive) – Chaitanya Gulati, Subhechchha Paul, and Suhani Mohan are building solid-state hydrogen storage solutions, making industrial energy safer and more efficient.
- InnerGize – Shalmali Kadu, Sidharth Bhargava, and Mitansh are creating a wearable device that helps manage chronic stress and anxiety using non-invasive tech.
- Armatrix – Founded by Vishrant Dave, Prateesh Awasthi, and Ayush Ranjan, this robotics company is designing flexible robotic arms to automate hazardous industrial tasks.
- Drnk – Raj Thakkar and Aryan Gandhi’s specialty beverage brand is shaking up the drinks industry with affordable, community-driven experiences.
- Neoperk – Satyendra Gupta’s AgriTech startup uses AI-powered soil testing to help farmers improve productivity and sustainability.
- ReferRush – Vikram Pai and Rohan Verma are behind this AI-driven platform that helps eCommerce brands supercharge their referral programs.
- Modus AI – Sunit Gautam and Somesh Lund are tackling financial fraud with an AI-powered detection system for banks and financial institutions.
- Bytes – Aayush Kumar and Prakhar are making two-wheelers smarter and safer with an AI-driven Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
- Ai.gnosis – Raksheet Jain and Divyansh Mangal’s AI tool is designed to detect early signs of autism, helping with early intervention.
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With this powerhouse lineup, WTFund’s second cohort is set to make waves across industries, proving that young founders have what it takes to shake up the status quo.
