How Sustainability Succeeds in Venture Capital
Antler's fourth annual ESG and Impact Report examines how sustainability creates value in venture capital, with a focus on economic and business outcomes. Backed by data and case studies, this report highlights how integrating sustainability drives resilience, growth, and competitive advantage across both investment strategies and the portfolio companies we support.
SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORTS
2023: Shaping Sustainability in VC
Focused on how Antler’s unique approach enables partnerships with like-minded organizations to create meaningful change. This report examined how collaboration can influence the startup landscape and address global challenges through impactful initiatives.
2022: Progress – A Maturing Ecosystem
Highlighted the growing recognition of sustainability as a differentiator for both investors and founders. The report detailed Antler's internal processes, policies, and practices, showcasing how sustainability was becoming embedded within our ecosystem.
2021: Synergy Between Industry and Sustainability
Explored why sustainability matters in venture capital and addressed common misconceptions. This report outlined best practices for integrating sustainability into VC, laying the foundation for progress in an emerging area for the industry.
Antler's Responsible Investment and Sustainability Policy
We are committed to responsible investment, and this policy serves as a guiding framework for integrating sustainability into our operations and investment decisions.
Antler's Global Perspectives and Inclusion Policy
Exceptional founders emerge everywhere. We built a global firm to find them, back them, and help them win.
Explore Antler’s Sustainability Toolkit
An open-source platform created to help founders integrate ESG principles and impact considerations into their business strategies. With stage-specific guidance, actionable recommendations, and practical tools like templates and case studies, it facilitates the adoption of best practices. Regularly updated with masterclasses, expert insights, and tailored content, the toolkit empowers founders to align sustainability with business growth.
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Driving Innovation with a Global Community of Founders
65%
Active companies have product goals aligned with or contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
29%
Active portfolio companies have at least one woman co-founder
100+
Nationalities represented by our funded founders
435+
Impact companies in our portfolio*
*Information as of November 2024. *Data reflects active portfolio companies meeting Antler's impact company definition: Portfolio companies that intentionally develop products or services to address environmental and/or social challenges, with the potential for measurable and quantifiable outcomes that can be tracked as the companies mature and data becomes available.
We believe great entrepreneurs can come from anywhere and are proud to have built one of the largest founder communities in the world.
By integrating ESG and impact into our investment decisions and partnering with founders from the start, we help lay the foundation for sustainable, resilient businesses. More than just an investor, Antler is a global enablement platform, helping founders build impactful businesses. With early-stage expertise and a global network, we act as a catalyst for innovation in ecosystems worldwide.
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