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Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), announced the launch of the 'WTF Gaming Fund' for all entrepreneurs and developers who are building something in the gaming industry.
"When I was younger, cricket had all our attention, whether it was playing, watching or cheering.. it seems like in the younger generation today, cricket has been replaced with games...It’s been intriguing to see how the gaming landscape has evolved over time..," Kamath wrote.
He said the fund's applications are open and encouraged users to register.
In his X post, He tagged 8bitThug (founder of S8UL, Nitish Mittersain (Founder of Mumbai-based Nazara Technologies), Joseph Kim, and Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn.
They appeared last month on Kamath's WTF podcast, where Kamath urged them to invest their time and money to support budding talents working in the gaming industry.
— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) June 29, 2024
"If you or someone you know is building something in the industry (doesn’t only have to be a game)," Kamath added.
When I was younger, cricket had all our attention, whether it was playing, watching or cheering.. it seems like in the younger generation today, cricket has been replaced with games..It’s been intriguing to see how the gaming landscape has evolved over time..
— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) June 29, 2024
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Netizens reaction
Kamath's post has garnered over 15,000 views so far, and many users have appreciated his move towards empowering the growing Indian gaming ecosystem.
Cricket was our passion, but today's kids are deeply immersed in gaming. It's a reminder of how times change and new interests emerge.
— Amit Misra (@amit6060) June 29, 2024
Know someone with a great gaming concept? Encourage them to apply and turn their vision into reality.
Applying 🤩
— bharath (@bharathdotlife) June 29, 2024
Very interesting, any plans for the AI hustlers?
— Nayan dhabarde (@ndhabarde11) June 29, 2024