• WTFund has launched its third cohort for Indian founders under 25, offering ₹20 lakh non-dilutive grants and mentorship.
  • The program supports early-stage startups across sectors like health tech, AI, and clean energy, with applications open until May 31.
  • Founded by Nikhil Kamath, WTFund aims to remove early-stage capital barriers without demanding equity.

WTFund, the startup support platform founded by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath, has launched its third cohort — C1/25 — aimed at backing India’s youngest entrepreneurs with early-stage capital and mentorship. Applications for the programme are now open, with the deadline set for May 31.

The initiative provides ₹20 lakh in non-dilutive grants to each selected startup, meaning founders can build without giving up any equity. Alongside the funding, participants will gain access to seasoned mentors, sector experts, and potential investors through WTFund’s growing network.

The fund is open to founders under the age of 25 and supports a wide range of sectors, including health tech, clean energy, agriculture, artificial intelligence, and consumer tech. Startups will receive guidance from ideation to go-to-market, including investor readiness support.

“Capital access is often the biggest roadblock for first-time founders. WTFund is designed to change that,” said Nikhil Kamath. “We want to help young entrepreneurs focus on execution without worrying about dilution too early.”

Since its inception less than two years ago, WTFund has reviewed over 5,000 applications and supported startups across 50+ cities in India, spanning categories like SaaS, D2C, edtech, fintech, agritech, and cleantech.

The third cohort continues the fund’s mission to empower high-potential founders early in their journey by offering both financial support and structured mentorship from domain leaders.

Interested applicants can apply through the WTFund website until May 31.

Edited by Harshajit Sarmah