Accelerator100Unicorns
StagesPre-Seed
SectorsSaaS / Enterprise, Fintech, Consumer / D2C · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$250K – $3M
AcceleratorNon-dilutive grant programme for ambitious founders under 25 in India — capital plus mentorship and ecosystem access without taking equity.
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Non-dilutive grant programme for ambitious founders under 25 in India — capital plus mentorship and ecosystem access without taking equity.
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WTFund (often written WTF Fund) is Nikhil Kamath’s non-dilutive grant programme for Indian founders aged 25 and under. Selected startups receive up to INR 20 lakh in grant capital with no equity taken, plus operator-led mentorship, community access through the WTF ecosystem, and go-to-market support. The initiative was positioned as a way to encourage risk-taking among young founders and has evaluated thousands of applications while building a portfolio of early companies across sectors from healthtech to robotics. For founders, WTFund is relevant at the idea or pre-institutional stage when non-dilutive capital and mentorship matter more than a priced VC round. Community discussions often focus on the interview and diligence experience with the WTFund team. Treat as HQ India / India grant programme rather than a classic equity VC.
Selected startups receive up to INR 20 lakh in grant capital with no equity taken, plus operator-led mentorship, community access through the WTF ecosystem, and go-to-market support.
Launched by Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha). Also referred to as WTF Fund / WTFund. ~INR 8 Cr programme backing up to 40 founders under 25 with mentorship and GTM support. Zero equity.
Founders aged 25 or under; high-potential early builders across sectors; screening for top young talent.
Data confidence: Verified (web sources, 2025–26)
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