Nikhil Kamath unveils ‘WTF Fund’ for aspiring entrepreneurs under 22

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath launched WTF Fund, a funding and mentorship program for entrepreneurs under 22 years of age. It will support young entrepreneurs working in the beauty, home, fashion and lifestyle sectors

Nikhil Kamath wrote on X, “Introducing the #WTFFund! Young entrepreneurs under 22 years of age can now grab the opportunity to secure funding and receive mentorship in the home, fashion, beauty or lifestyle sectors…,”.

Eligible entrepreneurs can apply to be part of the program, which is accepting entries until October 16. WTFFund will shortlist two start-ups who will receive funding of Rs 40 lakh each.

Entrepreneurs will also receive funding and mentorship from Mensa brand founder Ananth Narayanan; Kishore Biyani, founder of Future Group; and Raj Shamani, founder of House of X. Along with Kamath, the three guests on his latest podcast will invest Rs 10 lakh each in the winning start-ups.