<h1>Indian startup launches emotionally aware AI companion with cultural context for Gen Z mental health support</h1> A Hyderabad-based startup has developed an emotionally aware AI companion called WTMF, scheduled for beta launch in August 2025. The app offers two interaction modes - a calm empathetic voice for venting and a witty sarcastic mode for ranting. Unlike clinical mental health apps, it provides judgment-free emotional support designed for Indian cultural context, understanding local slang and mixed-language messages. With over 1,500 users on the waitlist, the platform targets Gen Z and young millennials, offering personalized emotional support rather than productivity tools or therapy replacement.