WTFund unveil the startups of WTFund C1/25, its third cohort of startups this year, selected from a competitive applicant pool.
Each winning startup will benefit from mentorship, curated industry connections, and resources designed to accelerate its growth journey.
WTFund said the cohort reflects its focus on applied innovation from very young founders.
The newly announced C1/25 cohort spans AI, health tech, security, electronics manufacturing, and biomedical innovation, underscoring the fund’s focus on young founders solving real-world problems.
Below are the startups chosen for the C1 25 cohort.
Aeyi: Aeyi builds an artificial intelligence-powered visual perception agent that transforms basic CCTV infrastructure into real-time intelligent systems capable of detecting falls, fires, violence, theft and medical emergencies.
Antimattr: Antimattr develops an audio wearable with a modular camera that enables hands-free ambient computing. It uses continuous voice and vision context for everyday task automation.
BloomRehab: BloomRehab creates robotic rehabilitation systems for patients recovering from central nervous system injuries. Its device performs arm, leg and gait therapy in an automated manner.
O3 Security: O3 Security offers a software supply chain security platform that detects and blocks threats by scanning source code, dependencies and third-party integrations. It also generates SBOMs and automated vulnerability reports.
Astraeus Innovus: Astraeus Innovus is developing a non-invasive, rapid saliva test for early oral cancer detection. The test can provide results in under 5 minutes at a low cost and requires no specialised equipment.
Placestation: Placestation builds compact PCB assembly machines that automate component placement. The system enables hardware teams to assemble circuit boards within hours.
Prava: Prava is developing a payment orchestration layer for AI-based shopping applications. It enables fast checkout without dependence on a single payment service provider and offers built-in fraud prevention.
Turocrates: Turocrates is designing an AI-enabled pathology platform that digitizes slides using low-cost microscope attachments and compression technology, supporting real-time intelligent analysis.
The fund also announced its first WTFund Bootcamp, a structured program providing founders with direct mentorship, industry insights, and access to a network of investors and subject-matter experts. The Bootcamp is designed to equip startups with actionable strategies, operational guidance, and a platform to refine their business models for sustainable growth.
WTFund also announced that Accel India Founding Partner Prashanth Prakash has joined WTFund as a Strategic Advisor.
Backed by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, WTFund is an initiative that provides non-dilutive grants and mentorship to entrepreneurs in India aged 25 and under.
