“I didn't expect a reply”: Entrepreneur recalls getting Nithin Kamath’s quick response inspired him to launch successful startup

Singapore-based entrepreneur Manoj Ahirwar emailed Nithin Kamath in 2020 with a pitch that did not result in an investment. 

Startup founder recalls emailing Nithin Kamath

However, the brief moment of accessibility gave him the momentum to continue building, ultimately leading to a successful company that generated over $200,000 in revenue.

“I reached out to Nithin Kamath back in 2020 when I launched my startup MoneyFit. I didn't expect a reply, but he responded within an hour,” Manoj Ahirwar said.

He continued, “While I didn't end up getting investment from Zerodha, it was incredible to see how accessible he was. You could just reach out directly to the founder.”

“When I look back, I realise that my startup MoneyFit wasn't ready for investment, but I'm glad I tried anyway,” the startup founder added.

Manoj Ahirwar shared a screenshot of the email from years ago.

“I'm Manoj from India. Launched my Startup MoneyFit.io,” read the subject of the email dated August 30, 2020.

Ahirwar sent the email at 9:03 pm and received a reply from Nithin Kamath at 10:12 pm on the same day. In his response, Kamath had tagged a few members from his team and asked them to check Ahirwar’s email.

I reached out to Nithin Kamath back in 2020 when I launched my startup MoneyFit.

I didn't expect a reply, but he responded within an hour.

While I didn't end up getting investment from Zerodha, it was incredible to see how accessible he was. You could just reach out directly to… pic.twitter.com/0js1ncnK8w

— Manoj Ahirwar (@manoj_ahi) January 15, 2026

Who is Manoj Ahirwar?

According to his LinkedIn profile, MoneyFit founder Manoj Ahirwar holds a B.Tech degree from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka. He launched two startups before shutting them and joining a company in Bengaluru.

The young entrepreneur continued working on various jobs for a few years before founding MoneyFit in 2020, but the company ceased operations in 2022. He opened his present company a year later in 2023.

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