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The Physical AI Inflection Point
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The Physical AI Inflection Point

Why we believe the moment for Physical AI and Robotics has finally arrived, our early thinking about the opportunity, and where we are placing our bets.

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Peter Sarlin on Building the Future: AI, Innovation, and Quantum Computing in Europe | The Further, Faster Podcast

Peter Sarlin, co-founder and CEO of Silo AI, is a passionate advocate for European startups. He joins Antler founder and CEO Marcus Grimeland to discuss what the future might look like for the continent’s tech ecosystem 

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Podcast

Before the Big Idea, There Was the Founder

What 1,800+ companies tell us about where innovation is heading.

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Software Was Never About the Code

Software encodes process. AI changes who can do the encoding but it doesn't change the need for someone to know what should be encoded.

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FOUNDER —STORIES

Founder stories

Spiraldot Health

Talha Basit is building the AI infrastructure for modern cancer care — helping clinicians make faster, more informed treatment decisions..

Salmon

Founded by former Tinkoff executives, Salmon has raised $100m to build a digital bank for the Philippines’ mobile-first generation.

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Harper

Harper has raised $46.8m to rebuild commercial insurance from the ground up, replacing manual workflows with an AI-native operating model.

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Rebolt

In just 18 months, Rebolt has grown from an idea into a multi-million ARR company serving thousands of home service businesses.

AminoChain

AminoChain's decentralized network of biobanks could transform the medical research market.

Marco

What began with two founders meeting at Antler has grown into a fintech platform that has facilitated more than $1bn in financing for SMEs.

Treyd

Thrill-seeking founder Peter Beckman has built an innovative startup to help SMEs scale at pace.

Wrtn

Backed by $73.5m in Series B funding, Wrtn is emerging as one of Asia’s most ambitious consumer AI companies.

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Satlyt

Rama Afullo is building an 'Above Cloud Service Provider' – a new, open, communication ecosystem for satellites

Tactiq

Tactiq enables teams to capture insights from work meetings with AI-powered transcripts and detailed summaries — helping organizations access knowledge and share the right information quickly.

Sweatpals

With 2 million monthly users and backing from a16z, Sweatpals is emerging as a new kind of social platform built around fitness, connection and community.

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INGENIUS

Think you need two weeks to create and execute a global campaign? How about five minutes

Glīd

Kevin Damoa has designed a vehicle that can transfer cargo from road to rail without human intervention. Now it’s ready to roll.

HIFI

Zach Walsh raised $8 million, at a $45 million valuation, to shake up FinTech with Stablecoins.

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fileAI

fileAI has raised $20m to tackle one of enterprise software’s most persistent problems: messy, unstructured business data.

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Clout Kitchen

Clout Kitchen builds interactive AI experiences that deepen fan engagement and expand creators' reach.

Airalo

Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir, CEO of the eSIM industry’s first unicorn, credits a down-to-earth approach for his company’s stunning rise.

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The New Path to Series A in the UK

Only 12% of British startups that raise a seed round ever reach Series A — and new research from Antler reveals exactly why.

UK
Founder Stories

Mild panic and saying yes anyway: Why founders should start building before they are ready

The unfiltered truth: Two founders on battling self-doubt, navigating the 2% funding gap, and why the biggest success comes from building before you feel ready.

Australia
Founder Stories

Building an AI Company with Antler: Prefactor and the Infrastructure Behind AI Agents

Inside Antler, through two pivots, and into a new category: the infrastructure layer for AI agents in enterprise.

Australia
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Announcing the Spring 2026 U.S. Portfolio Showcase

Meet the portfolio companies featured in our Antler U.S. Spring 2026 Showcase.

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US
Residency

Behind the Scenes: A Look Inside Antler’s Residency in Australia

Applications are open for Antler Australia's residency. Here's what happens inside the program, why founders move faster than they would alone, and what the investment actually looks like.

Australia
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The Physical AI Inflection Point

Why we believe the moment for Physical AI and Robotics has finally arrived, our early thinking about the opportunity, and where we are placing our bets.

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Global
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Software Was Never About the Code

Software encodes process. AI changes who can do the encoding but it doesn't change the need for someone to know what should be encoded.

Germany
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Why building a startup with AI feels like "Easy Mode" for entry, but can be "Nightmare Mode" right after

If you are founding a startup in 2026, you are living in a paradox. It has never been easier to build a product, yet it has never been harder to build a thriving business.

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Netherlands
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Choco’s Journey Through Near-Death and Global Growth | The Further, Faster Podcast

What happens when your startup is on the brink of collapse? For Daniel Khachab, CEO and co-founder of the food-tech powerhouse Choco, you hit accelerate.

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Global
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Building a Startup in an Emerging Market

Most founders wait for a market to form before they build. Harrison Kennedy did the opposite. Years before demand crystallised, before organisations knew what to look for, and before the problem had a category, he was already designing the solution.

Australia
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The Neuroscience of Performance with David Spindler | The Further, Faster Podcast

Founders like to work hard, but do they work smart? 

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Global
Podcast

Ad Dollars Follow Attention: Agentio Founder Arthur Leopold | The Further, Faster Podcast

When it comes to the creator economy, Arthur Leopold is a heavyweight. He talks to Antler’s Jeff Becker about his unstoppable drive, and the vast untapped opportunity in the creator space

Global

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