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Investing at inception-stage means entering at lower valuations with higher return potential. We spend hundreds of hours with founders assessing their skills.
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Supporting founders
—from day zero
Antler founders are solving the world’s biggest challenges. Build fast. Access capital. And scale through our extraordinary global network of builders, partners and investors.
We believe Antler is the best place on the planet for people to launch category-defining companies.
We’re not here to chase trends — we’re here to support founders to dedicate themselves to the most meaningful work of their lives.
We’re not here to chase trends — we’re here to support founders to dedicate themselves to the most meaningful work of their lives.
Step by step guide to —Antler's methodology
From applying to join a residency, to scaling a business — the Antler methodology is all about supporting exceptional founders from inception, with a clear funding path from pre-seed onwards.
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Work alongside exceptional people as you build your company from inception in 30+ locations across the world.
Pre-seed investment
Successful founders secure their first check, and a clear funding path from pre-seed to Series C.
Expertise & advice
Leverage expertise and advice from Partners with deep experience at all stages of the company lifecycle.
Scale & grow
Antler’s vast network gives startups a strategic advantage, and access to a trusted global network of active investors.
Joining Antler wasn’t just about funding; it was about surrounding ourselves with people who see potential, take risks, and build. There’s a big chance it could change your life, and I would do it all over again if I could.
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Founder of Airalo
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Antler Elevate, scale-up capital from Series A
Our emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate, provides scale-up capital from Series A onwards to propel the next generation of remarkable founders on their paths to greatness.
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Get ahead with Insights from Antler
Catch-up with the latest news and analysis from Antler’s portfolio and partners.
TAM, SAM & SOM: How To Calculate The Size Of Your Market
In the competitive world of startups, understanding your market isn’t just important—it’s everything. The gap between a game-changing venture and a struggling business often comes down to knowing your Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM). Nail these numbers, and you’ll attract investors, seize opportunities, and carve out your place in the market before the competition does.
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Susie Chan on consistency, mindset, and running further than you think possible
Antler talks to athletes and founders about what it really takes to perform at the highest level, how to establish a winning mindset and how to keep going in the face of adversity.
Ben Parker on sacrifice, endurance and the startup marathon
Antler talks to athletes and founders about what it really takes to perform at the highest level, how to establish a winning mindset and how to keep going in the face of adversity.
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Antler opening our third US office in San Francisco
Antler is officially launching our residency in San Francisco starting this Fall. Applications are now open for our inaugural residency in the world’s largest tech ecosystem.
AI Market Map: Sales
AI is rapidly changing every aspect of revenue teams. This is not just about automation; it’s about redefining how sales works from the ground up.
Evidence of Sustainability Success Across the Antler Portfolio
An analysis of the Antler portfolio suggests that companies integrating sustainability tend to achieve stronger market traction, secure higher valuations, and attract greater external funding.
AI Market Map: Fintech
From AI Assistants to Full Automation: AI is shaping the Future of Fintech
VC League Table Roundup
A roundup of recently published rankings and leaderboards, and predictions for 2025 from the Antler partnership across key markets worldwide.
Exceptional founders come from anywhere with any background
Talent is everywhere and so is opportunity. Antler works with exceptional founders across six continents. Come and find us at one of our 30+ locations around the world.
Asia & Pacific
Australia
Australia's only truly global early stage VC, we believe in and back the most ambitious founders from the earliest stage.
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India
Antler invests in India’s most extraordinary individuals from day zero to greatness.
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Japan
Antler in Japan connects founders with subject matter experts and mentors and provides access to capital to help build and scale their startups.
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Korea
Antler founders are at the forefront of innovation, making their vision a reality. Join Antler in Korea and launch yourself!
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Korea
Malaysia
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Antler in Malaysia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Singapore
In Singapore’s vibrant tech hub, Antler brings together entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to build the defining companies of tomorrow.
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Vietnam
Located in Ho Chi Minh, Antler in Vietnam offers offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders & direct investments for startups.
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Vietnam
Europe
Denmark
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Finland
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 800+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Finland
France
World-class startups are built by exceptional entrepreneurs. Antler brings together and invests in highly driven people who turn their vision into reality.
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Germany
At Antler Central Europe, we bring together entrepreneurs with diverse and complementary backgrounds to build the defining companies of tomorrow.
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Netherlands
In vibrant tech hubs in Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich, Antler in Central Europe brings together exceptional founders from all backgrounds to build companies that move the world forward.
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Netherlands
Norway
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Sweden
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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UK
Founders at Antler are turning their visions into reality—tackling pressing problems, creating jobs, and unlocking their personal potential.
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The Americas
Brazil
Antler in Brazil helps entrepreneurs find co-founders, validate their business models and access early-stage investment.
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Canada
Antler in Canada works with solo founders who are looking to find potential co-founders as well as preformed teams that are already in operation.
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US
Antler in the US runs an eight-week, in-person Residency for you to launch your startup from scratch. We surround you with everything you need to build at lightning speed.
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Africa & Middle East
MENAP
Antler in MENAP runs founder programs in Dubai and Riyadh - offering co-founder matching, coaching, and early-stage investment support.
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Nigeria
Antler in Nigeria offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in London
Ran out of London, Antler in the UK offers two annual residencies to support founders find their co-founder, develop their idea and launch a business.
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Antler in Seoul
Antler in Korea is based in Seoul. We offer pre-launch programs to help you build a team, validate an idea and maximize your chances at success.
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Antler in São Paulo
Based in São Paulo, Antler in Brazil offers pre-launch programs to assist entrepreneurs in forming teams and building businesses, from the beginning.
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Antler in Copenhagen
Antler in Denmark offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in Oslo
Antler in Norway offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in Stockholm
Antler in Sweden offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in Helsinki
Antler in Finland offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in Lagos
Antler in Nigeria offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Antler in Nairobi
Based in Nairobi, Antler in Kenya offers pre-seed programs dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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Antler in Dubai
Located in Dubai and Riyadh, Antler Middle East offers pre-seed programs for founders or existing teams from the start—pre-seed, pre-team or pre-idea.
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Antler in Bengaluru
Antler invests in India's most extraordinary individuals from day zero to greatness.
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Antler in Kuala Lumpur
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Antler in Malaysia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Antler in Jakarta
Located in Jakarta, Antler in Indonesia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Antler in Singapore
Antler in Singapore offers pre-launch programs, dedicated to supporting founders at the very start of their journey—pre-idea, pre-team, or pre-seed.
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Antler in Ho Chi Minh
Located in Ho Chi Minh, Antler in Vietnam offers offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders & direct investments for startups.
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Antler in Tokyo
Based in Tokyo, Antler in Japan offers pre-launch programs. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already building as a team, we can support you.
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Antler in San Francisco
Antler San Francisco offers Residency programs to support new founders and existing teams, from day zero.
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Antler in Berlin
Ran out of Berlin, Munich and Amsterdam, Antler Central Europe helps entrepreneurs find co-founder/s, develop ideas, and get buy-in for their vision.
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Antler in Amsterdam
Based in Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich, Antler in Central Europe support founders or existing teams from day zero to greatness.
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Antler in Austin
Antler Austin offers Residency programs to support new founders and existing teams, from day zero.
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Antler in New York
Antler New York offers Residency programs to support new founders and existing teams, from day zero.
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Antler in Brisbane
Antler in Brisbane offers pre-concept residencies and pre-seed support dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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Antler in Sydney
Antler in Sydney offers pre-concept residencies and pre-seed support dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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Antler in Toronto
Located in Toronto, Antler in Canada offers pre-launch programs to partner with founders looking for a co-founder or teams already in operation.
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Antler in Melbourne
Antler in Melbourne offers pre-concept residencies and pre-seed support dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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