James McClure

James is a Partner at Antler Australia and co-leading the Australia operations. He is a seasoned C-level exec who brings over 15 years of tech operating experience across EMEA, APAC and the US.

Previously, he was the CCO for Adzuna, running its business across 16 global markets. Prior, he led the Enterprise business for SeatGeek and was GM for Airbnb UK and Northern Europe. James spent his initial tech career at Google in London, Sydney and Singapore; most notably launching local markets and YouTube across APAC.

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Residency
June 20, 2023

10 ways to significantly grow marketplace supply In less than 10 weeks

At Antler, we make investment decisions on startups that are less than 10 weeks old. In this time, founders find a team, conceive, test and validate business ideas, and start to grow their startup. For those who want to launch a marketplace, Partner James McClure has shared his insider tips to building supply in that short amount of time.

Australia
Insights
April 2, 2025

10 AI Ideas That Should Shape Australia’s Next Election Agenda

As Australia heads into its next federal election, AI is more than just a tech trend - it’s a national priority. From sovereign GPU clouds to AI-driven security and edge intelligence, James McClure, Antler in Australia's General Partner, thinks these 10 ideas could strengthen economic resilience, safeguard critical infrastructure, and position Australia as a global leader in AI.

Australia
Residency
October 10, 2023

Five mistakes early-stage B2B SaaS startups make and how to correct them

Are you an early-stage B2B SaaS startup? Avoid leaving money on the table, confusing your product roadmap, and other pitfalls that could hamper your growth. Discover actionable strategies for five of the most common mistakes and how to navigate these challenges effectively.

Singapore
Insights
July 30, 2025

100 AI Ideas You Can’t Vibe-Code: Untapped Startup Opportunities for Expert Founders

James McClure, General Partner at Antler Australia, explores 100 unique, complex, and untapped AI startup ideas that can’t be vibe-coded in a weekend - spanning sovereign GPUs, low-bandwidth AI, multi-agent systems, neurotech, synthetic audiences, and hypersonic space navigation. These high-barrier opportunities are launchpads for domain experts and builders in deep tech, regulated, scientific, or frontier domains. Read more below and join Antler’s residency to build them now.

Australia

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