Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation

Name

Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation

Legal name

Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation

Website

https://misfyt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Social Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Transgender youth support
• Workplace inclusion consulting
• Nonprofit community services
• Lgbtq advocacy programs
• Career placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehradun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit organization, Misfyt relies primarily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners who support trans youth empowerment work in India.
2. Corporate Consulting Services: Misfyt provides fee-for-service consulting to corporations seeking trans inclusion services, including sensitization workshops, policy development, and recruitment support.
3. Program Grants: The organization receives grant funding from institutional donors and funding partners to support specific programs such as capacity building, entrepreneurship support, and policy advocacy initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation is a trans-led nonprofit organization that supports young trans people in India through a suite of services: a helpline for legal documentation and referrals, job placement with inclusive employers, an entrepreneurship support network (Misfyt Entrepreneurs Connect), youth capacity building and leadership programs, policy advocacy for trans rights, and corporate workplace inclusion consulting (Hire Trans Talent). Services are delivered free to community members, while corporate clients pay for inclusion consulting, sensitisation workshops, and talent placement.

Product overview

Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation is a trans-led nonprofit organization offering a suite of community support services for young trans people in India. The organization operates as a service-focused entity rather than a technology platform, providing six interconnected core programs: a Helpline Service for immediate support and referrals, a Job Placement Service connecting trans talent with inclusive employers, Entrepreneurship Programs (Misfyt Entrepreneurs Connect) supporting trans freelancers and business owners, Youth Capacity Building initiatives including a downloadable Youth Org Building Toolkit and consortium for youth-led organisations, Policy Advocacy work for trans rights and social protection, and Workplace Inclusion Services helping corporations hire and support trans employees. Additional offerings include a WhatsApp-based professional community (Misfyt Professional Connect Community) for networking among employed trans professionals. All services are free for community members, funded through donations and partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helpline Service A support helpline operating Monday to Friday 10am-6pm (phone 88829 97998) providing trans youth with guidance on TG ID cards, name/gender changes, shelter homes, training and job placement referrals, and trans-friendly healthcare recommendations.
• Job Placement Service Connects trans and queer talent with inclusive employers through a community network and online job portal (connect.misfyt.org), providing career guidance, skill building programs, and internship opportunities in safe affirming environments.
• Entrepreneurship Programs (Misfyt Entrepreneurs Connect) A networking and support program (MEC) that empowers trans freelancers and entrepreneurs through a community platform offering inspiration, guidance, collaboration opportunities, and connections to corporate partnerships, marketplace opportunities, and investment support.
• Youth Capacity Building Support programs for young trans persons and community-based organisations including leadership development, a downloadable Youth Org Building Toolkit with resources on registering organisations, fundraising, and partnerships, and a consortium for youth-led organisations.
• Policy Advocacy Advocacy work focused on trans livelihood, rights, and social protection in India including transmasculine persons advocacy, awareness campaigns against conversion therapy, and efforts for inclusion in education and employment.
• Hire Trans Talent (Workplace Inclusion Services) Corporate consulting and talent acquisition service helping companies hire trans talent through talent matching, inclusion consulting, and workplace sensitisation workshops. Has served 12+ corporate clients including Teach For India, WeWork India, Godrej Properties, Dalberg, and Ubisoft.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ trans youth supported through various programs including helpline support
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHI is a funding partner and collaborator focusing on mental health for historically marginalised communities. They provide queer and trans affirmative mental health resources and training to Misfyt programs.
• Safe Space AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. Collaboration on advocacy and community support initiatives.
• Youth LEADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for youth leadership development and advocacy across Asia.
• JhatkaamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital advocacy organization supporting Misfyt's campaigns and policy advocacy efforts in India.
• Teach For IndiamoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation nonprofit that hires trans talent through Misfyt's placement services.
• WeWork IndiamoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCoworking company that partners with Misfyt for inclusive hiring and workspace initiatives.
• Mitr TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelter home partner in Delhi providing Garima Greh services for trans individuals. Listed as a referral resource on Misfyt's helpline.
• Tweet FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMumbai-based shelter home and skill development organization for trans community members. Partner in referral network.
• SakhamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdisha-based shelter home partner providing support services for trans individuals in eastern India.
• Transgender Rights Association (Tamil Nadu)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamil Nadu-based shelter home partner providing community support and resources.
• iCall (TISS)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelephone and email counseling service with queer affirmative practice trained staff. Listed as mental health resource.
• Mariwala Health Initiative - Mental Health ListmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurated list of queer and trans affirmative mental health practitioners shared as resource with community.
• GLAD FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by steering committee member Sonali Khan, GLAD Foundation works on LGBTQIA+ advocacy and capacity building. Interlocking leadership.
• GirlUp IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory connection through steering committee member Aditi Arora who leads GirlUp India. Potential collaboration on girls and gender equality initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sappho for Equality:
• Naz Foundation (India) Trust: India-based NGO working on LGBT+ health, rights, and inclusion. Comparable as a peer nonprofit delivering direct services and policy advocacy in the Indian LGBT+ ecosystem, with similar funder and government relationships.
• SAATHII: Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India, with growing work on transgender health, rights, and livelihoods across South Asia. Comparable mission scope, regional focus, and community-led service delivery model.
• Humsafar Trust: One of India's oldest LGBT+ community organisations, providing health, counseling, and advocacy services in Mumbai. Directly comparable as a longstanding India-based LGBT+ nonprofit with community service programs similar in nature to Misfyt's helpline and advocacy work.
• TWEET Foundation: Mumbai-based trans-led nonprofit providing shelter, skill development, and community support for trans individuals in India. Most directly comparable to Misfyt: shares the same trans-led model, geographic overlap, and was previously led by Misfyt co-founder Shaman Gupta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/themisfyt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@misfyt
• Facebookfacebook.com/misfyt
• Instagraminstagram.com/themisfyt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/misfyt-trans-youth-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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