The startups of WTFund C1/25 unveiled
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 12 December 2025: Accel India Founding Partner Prashanth Prakash has come on board as a Strategic Advisor, marking a milestone moment for WTFund as one of India’s most influential startup architects joins the mission of backing the country’s youngest entrepreneurs.
In addition, WTFund is proud to unveil the startups of WTFund C1/25. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, these startups exemplify innovation, scalability, and a strong potential for impact across sectors. Each winning startup will benefit from mentorship, curated industry connections, and resources designed to accelerate its growth journey.
WTFund C1/25 startups details
Aeyi
Builds an AI-powered visual perception agent that transforms passive CCTV systems into real-time
intelligent systems. Their API integrates with existing cameras to detect anomalies and threats such
as falls, fires, violence, theft, and medical emergencies.
Antimattr
AI-powered audio wearable with a modular camera that provides hands-free ambient computing
through continuous voice and vision context, working toward an agent ecosystem for everyday task
automation.
BloomRehab
Develops a robotic rehabilitation system that automates physiotherapy for CNS patients (stroke,
traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury). The multi-limb device performs arm, leg, and gait
rehabilitation.
O3 Security
A supply-chain security platform that detects and blocks software-borne attacks across a company’s
stack. Scans source code, dependencies, and vendor/LLM integrations, generates SBOMs, and
automates vulnerability reports.
Astraeus Innovus
Developing a non-invasive, saliva-based rapid screening test for early oral cancer detection. Provides results in under 5 minutes, costs ~₹100 per use, and requires no instruments or trained personnel.
Placestation
Builds desktop-scale PCB assembly machines to democratize electronics manufacturing in India. The
production-ready pick-and-place machine automates component placement, letting teams assemble
boards in hours.
Prava
Payment orchestration layer for AI shopping apps—enables instant, PSP-agnostic checkout within AI assistants (no vendor lock-in) with built-in fraud prevention.
Turocrates
Vendor-neutral, AI-enabled pathology platform that digitizes slides using low-cost microscope attachments and proprietary compression technology, reducing storage while enabling real-time intelligent analysis.
In his advisory role at WTFund, Prashanth will guide its investment strategy and mentorship model with a special focus on founders under 25 who are building at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and national impact. His expertise across DeepTech, consumer brands, advanced manufacturing, and global B2B value chains will strengthen WTFund’s vision spot and supercharge India’s next wave of breakthrough entrepreneurs.
As part of its efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem, WTFund will also host the first-ever 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.
About Prashanth Prakash: Prashanth is the Founding Partner at Accel India and has been instrumental in shaping India’s venture capital ecosystem. Awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the nation’s startup and technology growth, he continues to play a critical role in catalyzing transformative innovation across India.
About WTFund:
WTFund is a fund designed to empower young entrepreneurs under 25 by providing early-stage grants, mentorship, and resources. Led by Nikhil Kamath, WTFund backs founders solving critical real-world problems across sectors like health tech, energy transition, AI, and space tech, helping them scale without immediate dilution pressures. WTFund’s vision is to democratize access to funding and foster a new generation of bold, risk-taking entrepreneurs shaping India's future.
