Inside India’s Next Gen Startups | Nikhil Kamath ft. WTFund C2/24 Founders

Majority of the time, we see startup stories being glorified only in its peak of success. Building startups isn't just about the highlight reel, it's the subtle nuances which define the story. In fact, we think it's pretty cool to see what it's actually like building from the get go especially as a young founder.

In this video, The 9 startups, selected from the 2400 applications we received for WTFund Cohort 2/24, share what they're building, how they navigate uncertainty, adapt to real-world challenges, and discover authentic paths to scaling their businesses. Watch as they share candid insights about the day-to-day realities of entrepreneurship, how they're leveraging AI as a competitive advantage, and what strategies actually work in today's rapidly evolving market.

WTFund C1/25 applications are now open and If you are a young entrepreneur building something cool, under or at the age of 25, you should apply.

#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, Gruhas

Host of ‘WTF is’ & ‘People by WTF’ Podcast

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India’s premiere non-dilutive grant fund for emerging entrepreneurs.

Armatrix

“Armatrix builds snake-like robotic arms for automated industrial inspection in aviation, oil & gas, and defense.”

Modus AI

“Modus AI is an AI-driven fraud detection co-pilot, helping financial institutions piece together fraudsters’ modus operandi faster”

Ai.gnosis

“Ai.gnosis is transforming autism screening with AI-powered, non-invasive diagnostics—delivering fast, affordable, and scalable detection using just a standard webcam.”

drnk

“drnk is redefining young India’s third space culture through innovative beverages and unique spaces where the youth connect and experience premium beverages”

BYTES

“BYTES is building India's First Vision based AI-Powered ADAS System to improve Two-Wheeler Safety by predicting and preventing accidents before they happen.”

InnerGize

“InnerGize is redefining mental wellness with its clinically validated mental health wearable that provides real-time stress and anxiety relief.”

ReferRush

“ReferRush turns word-of-mouth into a sales engine—helping D2C brands unlock more revenue through customer referrals.”

NASADYA

“Revolutionary solid-state hydrogen storage—safer, more efficient, and deployable on-site for hard-to-decarbonize industries like ammonia, data centers, and steel production.”

Neoperk

“Neoperk is revolutionizing soil testing with fast, chemical-free NIR spectroscopy solutions, making precision agriculture more accessible and scalable.”

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