WTFund

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.