National, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – WTFund, India’s leading platform for entrepreneurs under 25, has opened applications for its third cohort – C1/25 inviting young, ambitious founders to apply for its pioneering non-dilutive grant and mentorship program.
Following the success of its first two cohorts, WTFund continues to champion early-stage startups by offering INR 20 lakh in non-dilutive grants per selected startup, alongside unmatched access to mentorship, strategic guidance, and a powerful network of industry leaders, operators, and investors.
Founded by investor and entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, WTFund has quickly emerged as a launchpad for India’s youngest founders. Focused on democratizing access to capital, it s first-time entrepreneurs to scale bold ideas with global ambition.
Comprehensive for Young Builders
WTFund’s highly selective program offers early capital along with insights and hands-on , giving young founders the runway to grow without the pressure of giving up equity too soon. Selected startups get hands-on , practical mentorship, and direct access to industry leaders and domain experts – the kind of backing early-stage founders usually don’t have easy access to. What sets WTFund apart is that all of this is offered with no strings attached.
Whether building in health tech, clean energy, agri innovation, AI, or consumer tech, WTFund offers holistic across the entire journey: from ideation to execution, crafting go-to-market strategies, and even preparing to raise capital from investors. It’s a high-impact platform built to turn bold ideas into scalable ventures.
In less than two years, WTFund has received over 5,000 applications and disbursed non-dilutive capital to high-potential startups across 50+ cities. The fund has enabled founders from all backgrounds to build scalable solutions in sectors including SaaS, D2C, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and CleanTech.