Nikhil Kamath announces second cohort of WTFund
Summary
It aims to bridge critical gaps in Indias startup ecosystem while empowering young entrepreneurs to build and grow.According to WTFund, it received applications from over 50 cities, including those from all tiers and remote areas. The second cohort features solutions spanning tech/SaaS, D2C, edtech, fintech, healthtech, agritech, and cleantech, driving innovation at scale.The applications also reflected a strong mobile-first mindset across all tiers. These entrepreneurs are addressing local challenges while creating globally scalable solutions.The second cohort highlights nine startups, each bringing innovative solutions with the potential for significant impact. These include Nasadya, InnerGize, Armatrix, Drnk, Neoperk, ReferRush, Modus AI, Bytes, and Ai.gnosis.WTFund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs under 25 by providing early-stage grants, mentorship, and resources. Led by Nikhil Kamath, it backs founders solving critical real-world problems across sectors like healthtech, energy transition, AI, and space tech, enabling them to scale without immediate dilution pressures.