ANTLER IN VIETNAM
GET FUNDED TO SCALE YOUR STARTUP GLOBALLY
Get funded by a global VC that empowers the most exceptional founders with capital, mentorship, and the network to turn world-changing ideas into reality.
Ho Chi Minh
Kickstart your VC funding
Get early backing with Pre-Seed investment and ongoing support through follow-on funding up to Series C.
Receive dedicated coaching
Get hands-on mentorship from experienced founders and operators who’ve built and scaled successful startups.
Partner with a global investor
Scale your startup with a global partner that offers expertise and connections in over 27 locations worldwide.
A clear advantage from day zero
Join a curated network to find co-founders who complement your skills and vision.
We work with founders who do not ask for permission to build.
Antler will back you from your early days to greatness. Startups can fast track their growth through Antler’s funding, mentorship and global network.
Whether you are an established team looking to scale or a brilliant mind ready to accelerate your launch, we have a dedicated track designed for your journey.
Direct Investment
If you have already built the foundation and are ready to pour fuel on the fire, our Direct Investment Track provides the capital and global network to accelerate your growth.
- Who it’s for: Existing co-founding teams with a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Traction Required: Active validation with users/clients and early revenue traction (either via live commercial contracts or active pilots).
- Location Criteria: Open to founders of any nationality, with Vietnam serving as your hub of operations.
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The Inception Residency
Already building on your idea and need the extra push to launch faster? Join our Inception program in Singapore designed to fast-track your path to launch and fundraising.
- Who it’s for: Resilient, fast-paced founders committed to a massive startup idea with global ambitions from day one.
- The Residency: An intensive 6-week program in Singapore alongside top-tier talent.
- What you’ll achieve:
- Condense half a year of development into 6 weeks of rapid execution.
- Build, launch, and secure your earliest users.
- Rapidly test and validate your customer acquisition channels.
- Design a bulletproof Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy with global scale in mind.
- Craft a compelling narrative and fine-tune your pitch for fundraising.
Powering builders with Capital and Perks
- $250K in Technical Credits & Perks AI & Cloud Infrastructure
- Free Office Space beyond the residency
Antler gives you not only the capital and coaching but also the technical firepower to turn bold ideas into venture-scale companies. Access GPU credits, advanced AI tooling, and cloud services from top partners to validate and scale faster.
Bahadir Özdemir
Co-founder
Airalo
Jake Vu
Co-founder
Vucar
Hanh Do
Co-Founder
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Antler was our first investor. Joining Antler wasn’t just about funding; it was about surrounding ourselves with people who see potential, take risks, and build. For anyone wondering if they should take the leap with Antler, my answer is an optimistic YES. There’s a big chance it could change your life, and I would do it all over again if I could.
What separates Antler from from the rest is that they really care about you from the very first day and they will support you continuously in your startup journey. They have always put in the time and effort to help my company grow.
Antler has put us on a fast-paced growth journey and opened up many opportunities for us to learn, connect, and realize our aspirations.
We’ve helped put hundreds of founders on a pathway to — global success
Fuelled by a passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we exist to increase our founders’ speed and maximise their success rate in solving important problems.
10,000+
Founders supported
1500+
Portfolio companies
30%
Companies with > 1 female founder
2018
Year Antler started
#1
Most active VC investor globally
24
Offices globally
FREQUENTLY —ASKED QUESTIONS
We back entrepreneurs from day zero—even before they have a product or any paying customers. We believe that it all starts with people. By focusing on the founder and the team, rather than a specific industry or an idea, we identify talent and help them succeed in founding and scaling great companies.
Additionally, Antler doesn’t just provide funding—we offer hands-on mentorship and give you an unfair advantage through our global network of founders, advisors, and investors, helping you get from zero to one in the shortest time possible.
Yes, even if you have an existing team or have already raised some funding, Antler can help accelerate your growth. We provide additional capital, strategic mentorship, and access to our global network of investors and industry experts to help you scale faster and reach your next milestones more efficiently.
Upon a successful application, you will receive a confirmation email and our Scouting team will review and reach out regarding your application within 2 days to guide you through the next steps. The screening process will take about two weeks after your initial application.
Antler invests in a wide range of sectors, including fintech, healthcare, SaaS, e-commerce, and more. Globally, we’ve backed over 1,000 companies across diverse industries, with a focus on those leveraging technology to scale and build innovative solutions. More importantly, we look for founders addressing pressing problems with scalable, high-impact ideas that can succeed on a global stage.
Antler’s portfolio companies have collectively raised hundreds of millions in follow-on funding, with over 80% of them raising external capital within 12 months. Select portfolio companies making strong headway include Airalo, Reebelo, bluesheets, Volopay, and Staffinc.
OUR TEAM
Meet the people dedicated to our founders’ success.
Jussi Salovaara
Co-founder of Antler and Asia Managing Partner
As Co-founder of Antler and Asia Managing Partner, Jussi works with a global team dedicated to building the most defining technology companies of tomorrow. Jussi leads Antler’s investments in the APAC region and supports founders in building and scaling their businesses, especially with growth and fundraising. He has over a decade of experience across different industries at Nokia, McKinsey, Deloitte and Morgan Stanley.
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Originally from Sweden, Erik is a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded five ventures, including Zalora in Vietnam. Currently Partner at Antler, he leads the firm's investments and operations in Vietnam. Also known as 'Shark Erik', he is a judge and investor on Shark Tank Vietnam. Prior to this, he was an investment banker investment banker in London's Square Mile and a PE analyst at Vietnam Investments Group. His entrepreneurial journey has earned him recognition as one of Sweden's tech super talents, as recognised by Dagens Industri. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Erik is also fluent in Vietnamese.
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With over 25 years of experience in tech and startups across Asia, Winnie is a seasoned operator with leadership roles at Alibaba, PropertyGuru, and Carousell. Currently Partner in Singapore, where Antler is headquartered, she shares responsibility for the firm's operations in Southeast Asia.
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Ha is responsible for Antler’s growth operations and communications while identifying passionate founders and nurturing promising startups across South East Asia. Before joining Antler, she was the Marketing Manager for Vincere.io, a B2B SaaS solution for recruitment agencies of all sizes. Ha was the 2nd marketing hire, playing a vital role in developing Vincere's brand presence and driving revenue, which helped Vincere to be successfully acquired by The Access Group UK.
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Keith heads the Finance function in Antler Southeast Asia and is in charge of the financial and tax reporting and compliance of the SEA fund and the local Antler entity. He has more than 20 years of working experience in both the public and private sectors covering industries from real estate, sports, defence and research. Prior to joining Antler, he spent 13 years with a multi-national real estate company which specializes in fund and asset management, real estate development and resort operations.
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