Como funciona o programa de residência da Antler Brasil?

Entenda mais sobre o programa que apoia, desde o dia zero, empreendedores brasileiros a criarem suas próprias startups

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Empreender é um dos grandes objetivos de 60% da população brasileira, de acordo com dados do Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). No entanto, são muitos os desafios enfrentados nessa trajetória, como, por exemplo, encontrar um sócio, validar o modelo de negócio e conquistar o investimento necessário para tirar a empresa do papel. 

Para aqueles que gostariam de criar startups exponenciais, o programa de residência da Antler democratiza o acesso ao capital e prepara a nova geração de startups e seus founders desde o dia zero.

Desde 2017, mais de 150 mil empreendedores já se candidataram para participar do programa de residência da Antler, em alguma das 25 localidades em que a Antler tem presença no mundo.

Em 2022, a Antler trouxe o seu programa de residência para o Brasil. Desde então, 140 founders foram selecionados e dois cohorts realizados. Agora, mais de 50 times foram criados, contribuindo para o ecossistema de tecnologia da América Latina.

Como é a trajetória do programa?

O programa de residência da Antler é uma experiência imersiva e 100% presencial, que cria um ambiente único de inovação. Nós reunimos mais de 60 founders com diferentes currículos e experiências, mas que compartilham o mesmo objetivo de criar um negócio altamente escalável. 

Durante o programa, os candidatos selecionados não só mergulham na metodologia global de criação e validação de startups da Antler, como também participam de dinâmicas para conhecer potenciais cofundadores, dialogam com founders mais experientes, investidores e outros protagonistas do ecossistema brasileiro e recebem apresentações sobre temas relevantes para o processo de ideação e tração da startup.

Ao fim do processo, o time de investimento da Antler analisa as startups originadas dentro do programa e oferece a possibilidade do recebimento de um investimento inicial pré-seed para tirar a startup do papel.

O que você vai encontrar no programa?

  • Ambiente único de inovação → A Antler é a maior plataforma presencial do mundo para que founders possam conhecer um potencial cofundador de suas teses de negócio e ter acesso a capital;
  • Palestras e workshops proprietários → A metodologia global de criação e validação de startups da Antler já apoiou mais de 6.000 founders a tirarem seu negócio do papel e receberem investimento;
  • Sessões de coaching → O time da Antler Brasil irá te apoiar com sessões de mentorias direcionadas para que você construa a sua startup, desde o dia zero, com todos os requisitos esperados para o seu crescimento e sucesso;
  • Investimento inicial → As startups criadas em nosso programa de residência têm a possibilidade de receber um cheque pré-seed para não só tirar a startup do papel e operacionalizar o negócio rumo a captação de uma próxima rodada.

Quando é o próximo programa?

A Antler Brasil está com inscrições abertas. Pessoas interessadas podem fazer suas candidaturas em nosso site, onde também é possível ver informações sobre o processo seletivo. O próximo programa está previsto para começar em setembro de 2023.

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How does the Antler Brasil residency program work?

Learn more about the program that supports Brazilian entrepreneurs from day zero in creating their own startups

Entrepreneurship is one of the major goals for 60% of the Brazilian population, according to data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). However, there are many challenges on this journey, including finding a co-founder, validating business models, and securing the necessary investment to start a company.

For those who aspire to create exceptional startups, the Antler residency program democratizes access to capital and prepares the new generation of startups and founders from day zero.

Since 2017, over 150,000 entrepreneurs have already applied to participate in an Antler residency, across one of the 25 locations where the firm has a presence.

In 2022, Antler opened an office in Brazil. Since then, 140 founders were selected and two cohorts have graduated from the Brazilian residency program. Now over 50 teams have been formed, contributing to the South American tech ecosystem.

What is the trajectory of the program like?

The Antler residency program is a 10-week in-person immersive experience that creates a unique environment for innovation. We bring together over 60 founders with diverse backgrounds and experiences but share a common goal of building highly scalable businesses.

During the program, selected candidates dive into Antler's global methodology for creating and validating startups. They also participate in activities to meet potential co-founders, engage in dialogue with experienced founders, investors, and other key players in the Brazilian ecosystem, and attend talks on relevant topics for the ideation and traction of their startups.

At the end of the program, Antler's investment team evaluates the startups that originated within the program and offers the possibility of receiving an initial pre-seed investment to bring the startup to life.

What can you expect from the program?

  • Unique innovation environment → Antler provides the largest in-person platform in the world for founders to meet potential co-founders for their business ideas and gain access to capital.
  • Proprietary lectures and workshops → Antler's global methodology for creating and validating startups has already supported over 6,000 founders in launching their businesses and securing investments.
  • Coaching sessions → The Antler Brazil team provides tailored mentoring sessions to help participants build their startups from day zero, meeting all the requirements for growth and success.
  • Initial investment → Startups created in the Antler residency program have the opportunity to receive a pre-seed investment to bring their ideas to life and operationalize their businesses for the next funding round.

When is the next program?

Antler in Brazil is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates can apply through our website, where they can also find information about the selection process. The program is scheduled to start in September 2023.

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