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How Antler in MENAP Works

Explore what to expect in our application process and our 10-week residencies across MENAP, held twice a year in spring and fall.

The Selection Process

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Engage in a series of interviews where you can share more about yourself, your project, and how you think we can support you.

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If accepted, you’ll receive an offer and your onboarding details to join the residency.

The Antler Residency Experience

The Antler Residency is a 10-week building sprint that enables founders to accomplish in weeks what typically takes months.

Each week, participants set high-impact goals and focus on core priorities, leveraging our community, coaching, and energy to drive progress. Our residency includes group events, office hours, and networking opportunities.

Held in-person in Dubai (Spring) and Riyadh (Fall), the residency is designed for entrepreneurs who are already full-time or ready to transition.

The Pitch for Investment

At the end of the residency, selected teams will have the opportunity to pitch to our investment committee.

We offer successful teams an initial investment of $180,000 via a SAFE agreement for 11% equity in your new company. Founders then have the potential to unlock an additional $320,000 in uncapped follow-on funding.

For more established teams, we accept and review investment applications throughout the year on a rolling basis.

The Benefits of Being a Portfolio Company

After investing, we maintain a close relationship with founders, providing weekly and ad-hoc support. Our focus is on driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and preparing for future fundraising rounds. As portfolio companies approach their next funding milestone, we showcase our most recent investment cohort to local and global investors.

By joining Antler's portfolio, you'll also gain access to a global community of founders, over $1 million in exclusive perks, and our extensive network. This network includes Antler Partners, Advisors, Investors, Founders, and Alumni across more than 30 locations worldwide, all dedicated to fueling your global growth.

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“As a global fund, Antler’s access to networks is unmatched—I’d estimate that 1 in every 3 dollars Sapyen has raised so far is tied, directly or indirectly, to Antler’s introductions or influence. I’ve leaned heavily on Antler at critical junctures, and they’ve come through without exception, every single time. Undoubtedly one of the best institutional investors on my cap table.”

Ashwin Ramachandran

CEO | Sapyen

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Mike Abbott

Partner

Mike is a Partner at Antler Australia and co-leads the Australia operations. He's a seasoned operator and investor who kickstarted his career in equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.Mike's journey with Uber began as the second employee in Asia and the 121st globally. As the Head of Operations for Australia and New Zealand, he played a pivotal role in building a thriving multi-billion-dollar business locally. Over the course of six years, he witnessed the local team's remarkable growth, scaling it from just three members to a formidable team of over 500. This experience gave him invaluable insights into scaling businesses and driving growth in challenging markets.Following his time at Uber, Mike co-founded and led Kaddy, a B2B marketplace. Under his leadership as CEO, Kaddy was acquired for $34 million within three years. Mike also brings over 20 years of investment experience, including numerous direct and indirect angel investments. His diverse background and extensive experience have made him a sought-after advisor and mentor, offering valuable insights to early stage businesses.