Launch, build, and scale your startup —with Antler in Singapore
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.
Launch, build, and scale your startup —with Antler in Singapore
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.
Get early backing with Pre-Seed investment and ongoing support through follow-on funding up to Series C.
Get hands-on mentorship from experienced founders and operators who’ve built and scaled successful startups.
Leverage Antler's global presence to access international markets, customers, and investors.
Join a curated community of ambitious founders with complementary skills and shared values. Find the perfect co-founder match in a proven environment.
How Antler works
Whether you’re at pre-launch, pre-product, or pre-revenue stage, Antler will back you from day zero to greatness. We connect individuals with other driven founders to co-create and build from scratch, while startups with established teams can fast-track their growth with funding, mentorship, and a global network.
Smart capital for exceptional founders
We maximize your chances of success throughout your company's entire journey. As your earliest backer, we provide:
- Initial pre-seed and seed funding of up to $600,000 for early-stage startups
- 50% matching of additional institutional investment
- Follow-on funding up to $10 million through Series C
- Direct access to top global VCs in our network
Our investment approach is founder-friendly and designed to help you scale fast while managing dilution effectively.
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World-class support ecosystem
Join our immersive 5-10 week residency in Singapore's vibrant startup hub. You'll get:
- Direct mentorship from successful founders and operators
- Dedicated support in product, technology, and go-to-market strategies
- Access to Antler's global network of industry experts and investors
- Regular coaching sessions to refine your idea and business model
- Collaborative workspace in Singapore's central business district
Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling an existing venture, the residency is your launchpad to accelerate growth at breakneck speed.
Three steps to getting funded
1. Apply: Submit your application and share your vision with us
2. Connect: Meet our team for an in-depth discussion about your startup ambitions
3. Build: Get accepted and start building with Antler's full support
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Join us for an open session with one of our partners to discuss how we work with founders and what to expect
FAQs
By helping thousands of founders launch and scale the next generation of great companies that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, we move society forward and make progress a certainty.
We believe that it all starts with people. By focusing on founder talent, rather than a specific industry or start-up idea, we identify talent and help them succeed in founding and scaling great companies.We back entrepreneurs from day zero—even before they have fully formed ideas or products.
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.
We welcome both individuals and co-founding teams with a strong drive to build high-growth tech startups, as well as, the skills relevant to early stage business building. Some examples of founder profiles that we have backed:
- Returning Founders: Experienced founders who have learned from past ventures—whether through success or failure—and are ready to build their next venture with valuable insights.
- Business Leaders: Commercial professionals skilled in go-to-market strategy, business model development, customer acquisition, and capital raising.
- Technology and Product Leaders: Builders with expertise in software engineering, system architecture, or product vision, who are eager to design and build innovative solutions.
- Functional and Domain Experts: Specialists with deep expertise—gained through either professional or academic experience—who’ve identified a unique, unmet need in their field, hold intellectual property, or see untapped potential in technology that can be commercialized.
- Zero to One Operators: Seasoned professionals and early employees with experience in taking startups from early-stage to hypergrowth, having played defining roles in building and scaling companies through critical phases.
No, you don’t need to have a fully formed idea to apply. That said, we especially value those who have a strong sense of their founder-market fit—a deep understanding of sectors or industries where they want to make an impact.
More important than having a solution is having a few problem statements you’re passionate about solving. If you have the curiosity and drive to build, Antler will help you refine these ideas, explore opportunities, and turn them into a scalable business.
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.
Yes, we require founders to join our residency in Singapore for a period of 5 to 10 weeks. It provides invaluable in-person access to mentorship, networking, and collaborative sessions with other founders. Being physically present also ensures you can fully engage with Antler’s resources and community.
We back ambitious founders building scalable tech solutions across all sectors. While we're sector-agnostic, we're particularly excited about AI/ML, SaaS, fintech, sustainability, and emerging technologies. We look for founders addressing significant market opportunities with innovative solutions that can scale globally.
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, fileAI, Boxo, Volopay, and Qashier.
Ready to build something extraordinary?
Join Antler and instantly 10x your network: connect with industry leaders, validate your idea and scale your business with a global network of entrepreneurs.
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.
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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.
As Co-founder and Managing Partner Asia, 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.
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.
Rufus joined Antler's SEA team in 2018, where he helps build, launch and invest in new startups out of Singapore. Previously, he was an innovation manager at Metro Group’s digital strategy & CVC arm. At Metro, he led various projects across the European retail and hospitality startup ecosystem. He holds an MSc degree in business management from the National University of Singapore where he graduated with the highest distinction.
Mervin was previously from Zilliqa, a Layer-1 blockchain protocol, spearheading the firm's ecosystem development programmes including grants, incubators and accelerators. Since co-founding a cashless payment startup in his undergraduate days, Mervin has been passionate about venture building and investing and finds joy in connecting with founders and early-stage projects. He holds a MSc in Banking & Financial Services from the University of Glasgow where he graduated with distinction.
Jay oversees Antler's pipeline of founders and startups in Singapore. Besides deal sourcing and due diligence, he actively supports coaching and fundraising operations, guiding early-stage startups from zero to beyond. Jay's prior experiences in tech policy and consulting have inspired his commitment to empower founders and their impact, particularly in sustainability and emerging technologies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Law, and Economics from Singapore Management University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Alannah serves as a dedicated facilitator at Antler’s Singapore residency. In this pivotal role, Alannah leverages her competencies to empower and guide promising startups through the program’s various stages, fostering an environment of growth and innovation. With a background in Business and blockchain/Web3 technologies, Alannah's diverse background equips her with a unique perspective and a passion for identifying and nurturing the next generation of disruptors in the startup ecosystem.
Markus is a Partner at Antler sharing the overall responsibility for Antler’s operations in Southeast Asia. Markus has worked with technology ventures in SEA for nearly a decade. Prior to Antler, Markus was in Venture Development Roles at Zalora and Global Fashion Group (GFG) based in Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore. He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland.
Ryan Thoo is the marketing lead for Antler in Southeast Asia. He manages the firm's brand and marketing performance in the region as well as coach founders in early-stage growth and marketing. Former Marketing Director at PropertyGuru, the leading Proptech company in Southeast Asia, where he was part of the core team to drive the organization from Series B to market leadership and IPO. During that journey, Ryan contributed towards scaling up their Marketplaces business across SEA, building up their FinTech arm, and driving Web3 innovation for PropTech.