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A window into progress: A look inside the world's day zero investor

As we approach the fifth anniversary of our first investments, we are excited to share A Window into Progress, a report that captures the breadth, depth, and impact of Antler’s global community, which continues to grow and strengthen through the downturn.

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May 24, 2023

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The innovation engine has gone global.

From Austin to Amsterdam and São Paulo to Sydney, innovators are building great companies everywhere.

Founders can now build a business and reach vast audiences from anywhere in the world with minimal upfront investment. At the same time, traditional career safety nets have lost their reliability. More of the brightest and most ambitious people are pursuing entrepreneurship as a career, and doing it from all corners of the globe.

Antler teams in 25 cities. Three hundred world-class operators based in 30+ countries. Industry-leading partners delivering company-building resources, expertise, and introductions to corporate customers. Our global community spans six continents to help driven founders from 143 nationalities go further faster. Together we aim to maximize our portfolio companies’ success across the entire early-stage life cycle—from day zero to greatness.

Whether you’re a builder or backer of innovation, take a look inside Antler—the world’s day zero investor.

Download a PDF of the report.

Committed to solving a meaningful problem? Visit our locations pages to speak with the Antler team in your corner of the globe. Apply to one of our 20+ residencies across six continents.

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