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Meet your co-founders, join our global community, and access capital to build and scale your company faster.
A clear advantage from day zero
We give you an edge from the very beginning. Build and scale your company faster with our global community of co-founders and access to talent, expert advisors, expansion support, and capital around the world.
Build your team
We are the best place on the planet to find exceptional co-founders. The people we work with are remarkable—out of more than 50,000 annual applicants, less than 5% are accepted to join our residencies.
Join our community
Our truly global community of founders, operators, investors, experts, and partner organizations moves you forward, faster—whether it’s helping you go to market or efficiently expand into a new geography.
Access capital
Antler is here to maximize your success for the entire life cycle of your company—from being your earliest backer to a long-term capital partner who provides follow-on funding and access to additional top VCs.
The world needs founders
Progress is not inevitable—the world needs talented, determined, and resilient people to make it happen. Join Antler and be part of a truly global community committed to making progress inevitable.
ANTLER RESIDENCY
—launch your startup
Join Antler and instantly 10x your network: Form your team, validate your idea and scale your business with a global network of entrepreneurs.
Not ready to build your startup?
Antler Academy
Antler Academy is a free online platform for new entrepreneurs. Unlock step-by-step playbooks and templates used by real founders who've launched venture-backed startups.
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors
We have one of the largest communities of early-stage founders in the world—and a growing portfolio of game-changing companies that are creating jobs, contributing to GDP, and improving lives.
1,000+
Portfolio companies
$4.7B
Total portfolio value
8,000+
Antler founders
27
Locations worldwide
Exceptional founders come from anywhere with any background
Talent is everywhere but opportunity is not. With locations across six continents, we ease the pathway to entrepreneurship so more talented people in all corners of the globe can start problem-solving companies.
Asia & Pacific
Australia
Australia's only truly global early stage VC, we believe in and back the most ambitious founders from the earliest stage.
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Australia
India
Antler invests in India’s most extraordinary individuals from day zero to greatness.
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India
Indonesia
Located in Jakarta, Antler in Indonesia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Indonesia
Japan
Antler in Japan connects founders with subject matter experts and mentors and provides access to capital to help build and scale their startups.
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Japan
Korea
Antler founders are at the forefront of innovation, making their vision a reality. Join Antler in Korea and launch yourself!
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Korea
Malaysia
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Antler in Malaysia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Malaysia
Singapore
In Singapore’s vibrant tech hub, Antler brings together entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to build the defining companies of tomorrow.
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Singapore
Vietnam
Located in Ho Chi Minh, Antler in Vietnam offers offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders & direct investments for startups.
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Vietnam
Europe
Denmark
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Denmark
Finland
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 800+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Finland
France
World-class startups are built by exceptional entrepreneurs. Antler brings together and invests in highly driven people who turn their vision into reality.
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France
Germany
At Antler Central Europe, we bring together entrepreneurs with diverse and complementary backgrounds to build the defining companies of tomorrow.
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Germany
Netherlands
In vibrant tech hubs in Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich, Antler in Central Europe brings together exceptional founders from all backgrounds to build companies that move the world forward.
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Netherlands
Norway
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Norway
Sweden
No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 600+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero.
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Sweden
UK
Founders at Antler are turning their visions into reality—tackling pressing problems, creating jobs, and unlocking their personal potential.
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UK
The Americas
Brazil
Antler in Brazil helps entrepreneurs find co-founders, validate their business models and access early-stage investment.
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Brazil
Canada
Antler in Canada works with solo founders who are looking to find potential co-founders as well as preformed teams that are already in operation.
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Canada
US
Antler in the US runs an eight-week, in-person Residency for you to launch your startup from scratch. We surround you with everything you need to build at lightning speed.
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Africa & Middle East
Kenya
Based in Nairobi, Antler in Kenya offers pre-seed programs dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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Kenya
Middle East
Located in Dubai and Riyadh, Antler Middle East offers pre-seed programs for founders or existing teams from the start—pre-seed, pre-team or pre-idea.
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Middle East
Finland
Antler in Finland offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Finland
Malaysia
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Antler in Malaysia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Malaysia
Middle East
Located in Dubai and Riyadh, Antler Middle East offers pre-seed programs for founders or existing teams from the start—pre-seed, pre-team or pre-idea.
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Middle East
Sweden
Antler in Sweden offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Sweden
Norway
Antler in Norway offers Resiedencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Norway
Denmark
Antler in Denmark offers Residencies that support founders or teams from the beginning of their startup journey.
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Denmark
Japan
Based in Tokyo, Antler in Japan offers pre-launch programs. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already building as a team, we can support you.
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Japan
Korea
Antler in Korea is based in Seoul. We offer pre-launch programs to help you build a team, validate an idea and maximize your chances at success.
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Korea
Canada
Located in Toronto, Antler in Canada offers pre-launch programs to partner with founders looking for a co-founder or teams already in operation.
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Canada
Iberia
Run out of Madrid, Antler in Iberia offers startup residencies dedicated to supporting early founders or existing teams, from the ground up.
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Iberia
Singapore
Antler in Singapore offers pre-launch programs, dedicated to supporting founders at the very start of their journey—pre-idea, pre-team, or pre-seed.
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Singapore
Brazil
Based in São Paulo, Antler in Brazil offers pre-launch programs to assist entrepreneurs in forming teams and building businesses, from the beginning.
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Brazil
France
Located in Paris, Antler in France offers founder programs that will support you from the very beginning. This includes pre-team and even pre-idea.
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France
Kenya
Based in Nairobi, Antler in Kenya offers pre-seed programs dedicated to founders, existing teams or individuals determined to be an entrepreneur.
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Kenya
UK
Ran out of London, Antler in the UK offers prelaunch programs to support founders find their co-founder, develop their idea and launch a business.
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UK
Indonesia
Located in Jakarta, Antler in Indonesia offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders and direct investments for startups.
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Indonesia
Vietnam
Located in Ho Chi Minh, Antler in Vietnam offers offers pre-launch programs for individuals looking for co-founders & direct investments for startups.
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Vietnam
India
Antler invests in India's most extraordinary individuals from day zero to greatness.
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India
US
Based out of Austin and New York, Antler offers Residency programs to support new founders and existing teams, from the earliest stages.
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US
Netherlands
Based in Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich, Antler in Central Europe support founders or existing teams from day zero to greatness.
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Netherlands
Australia
Ran out of Sydney and Melbourne, Antler in Australia offers pre-seed programs that will support you from the very beginning—pre-team or even pre-idea.
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Australia
Germany
Ran out of Berlin, Munich and Amsterdam, Antler Central Europe helps entrepreneurs find co-founder/s, develop ideas, and get buy-in for their vision.
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Must-read articles from Antler
Browse our collection of founder stories, industry insights, and latest startup successes from Antler
The Rise of the European Technical Founder
Read our report about why the rise of the European technical founder means there has never been a better chance for Europe to build its first tech giant
Championing a new generation of women founders in the UK and beyond
Antler’s exclusive “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Building Venture-Scalable Businesses” summit in London brought together top women founders for a dynamic afternoon of thought leadership and discussion. Read highlights of the event—essential insights for the next generation of women founders in the UK and beyond.
Daria Stepanova: The rocket scientist using data to combat the climate crisis
Meet the spacetech founder tackling climate change by setting the new global standard for precise and continuous greenhouse gas emissions measurements.
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Introducing Canada's Next Big Thing: A blueprint for future entrepreneurs
Exciting news for entrepreneurs ready to leave their mark: We've launched a pivotal initiative that spotlights the diverse opportunities within Canada's thriving industries.
Our report curates pivotal problem statements from Canada's leading tech visionaries, founders, and VCs, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a pathway to impactful innovation.
Discover 20+ big opportunities pinpointed by top Canadian minds, spread across six fast-growing industries. Each challenge is an invitation to create and innovate—leading the way to the future.
We hope it will serve as a roadmap for aspiring founders ready to build tomorrow's solutions today.
Invest in women: fast-track progress
Making progress a certainty—our north star goal at Antler—can’t happen if driven and visionary people aren’t firing at all cylinders with the support they need to tackle the pressing problems of our time. We’re marking International Women’s Day by asking women founders and team members in Antler’s global community why women are essential to progress.
How to secure venture capital as an underrepresented founder
There is growing recognition that diverse founders and diverse teams generate more innovative solutions, ultimately building stronger businesses in the long run. Read Antler in the UK portfolio director Sarah Finegan's recent article in Startups Magazine, offering 10 tips on securing venture capital as an underrepresented founder.
From day zero to greatness: Magnus Grimeland on the Capital Allocators podcast
How can the world tackle the increasingly complex problems of our time? With a new global infrastructure backing the most driven founders. Listen to Antler founder and CEO Magnus Grimeland discuss this—and why we're building Antler—on the Capital Allocators podcast.
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Antler expands into Queensland, Australia
Antler is charting a new course for innovation by expanding our presence in Australia. We are launching in Queensland and partnering with the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
Supported by the Queensland Government's Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund (QVCDF), the partnership is poised to transform the state's innovation sector. With a focus on bridging the early-stage funding gap, Antler and QIC are committed to attracting and nurturing the nation's top talent, driving forward Queensland's position on the global innovation stage.
