The Antler experience
We invest in the defining companies of tomorrow. But we know it all starts with you. We help exceptional people build startups from the earliest stages. When you join Antler, you join a community of founders, get support from a global platform of experts and resources, and receive investments to scale your ideas and businesses.
Speed up your startup journey
We know that with the right team, early product-market fit validation and pre-seed capital, the chances of building a successful startup increases significantly. We work closely with you on this from the start.
Our platform is anchored on this philosophy, with variations at Antler locations around the world in terms of structure, industry focus and who we work with.
We support our startups in the long-term
We build strong relationships with our founders and stay involved as a partner for the long-term.
As an Antler startup, you will remain a member of our community, a truly global community of founders of early-stage startups, throughout your journey. This is a helpful community where you will meet other early-stage founders from around the world and where you can access our portfolio job boards, sign up to events, access our resource library, share learnings and get support from other founders, advisors and the Antler team along your growth journey.
Scale your idea and team - Join Antler as a newly started company
You’ve already started your business. The initial co-founding team is in place, but you haven't received external funding and you are heads-down building. Join forces with Antler to fast track your startup by getting support tailored to your stage of the journey
You’ll join our fast-growing founder community and have the opportunity to receive an investment from Antler.
Find your team and idea - Join Antler to start your company
It’s time for you to build. You’re at the stage when you’re ready to give it everything you’ve got. You want to test a number of promising ideas, be part of a supportive environment to iron out what to build, and what market to go after. Join Antler in one of our locations, meet other founders and perhaps your future co-founder.
Antler is the place for you to iterate on your ideas, form co-founding teams, build your company and receive capital for your growth.
Get a feel for entrepreneurship - Join Antler Launch Academy
You are ready to get started. You may want to enter the startup space or explore what to work on next. Join our free 5-week online course and access our startup playbook paired with a helpful community.
You will learn how to launch a startup through our series of masterclasses hosted by investors and founders. Connect with other ambitious people through our digital meetups, pitch nights and online community.
Antler Launch Academy is free, part-time and flexible.
Meet some of our startups
AppBoxo completes a US$1.1m seed funding round
Appboxo is a super app infrastructure platform that allows companies to launch and integrate mini-apps within their software. They recently completed a US$1.1m seed funding round led by Founders Fund, with participation from 500 Startups, Plug and Play Tech Center and Antler. They plan to use the fresh funds to scale the platform and add new mini-apps in travel, e-commerce, finance, and lifestyle industries.
Join Antler now
Founders decide to join Antler for a variety of reasons. Some are looking for an investment, others come to find the right co-founder. Some come for the coaching and support from mentors, and others want to be in an inspiring environment with other founders.
SELECT A LOCATION
Choose a location
Each location differs slightly in terms of structure, industry focus, and founders we accept. You will get support from the moment you join Antler and as you scale your startup.
COVID-19 status: Currently programs are either being conducted virtually, in person, or as a hybrid version. The situation is reassessed regularly to ensure we provide you with the best possible support in a safe way and are following local regulations.
Inner drive
You're a self-starter and can motivate yourself and others to join your mission. You set high goals and have a proven ability to achieve them.
Spike
That strong attribute which enables your skills and experiences to stand out from the crowd. You have deep knowledge in an area where you can form a foundation of your company's competitive advantage.
Grit
Your source of energy never runs low. You always find a window when the door closes. You have the willingness and ability to keep going when you're faced with obstacles.
