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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.

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Successful founders secure their first check, and a clear funding path from pre-seed to Series C.

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Leverage expertise and advice from Partners with deep experience at all stages of the company lifecycle.

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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.

Bahadir Ozdemir

Founder of Airalo

Partner with the world's most active AI investor

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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"Antler has been one of the most helpful investors for closing our Series B round successfully."

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Wrtn

Antler has been one of the most helpful investors for closing our Series B round successfully.

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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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Insights

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.

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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.

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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.

Sustainability

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.

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AI Market Map: Fintech

From AI Assistants to Full Automation: AI is shaping the Future of Fintech

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VC League Table Roundup

A roundup of recently published rankings and leaderboards, and predictions for 2025 from the Antler partnership across key markets worldwide.

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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.