Antler

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Singapore. The firm operates a combined incubator and accelerator program designed to support exceptional founders from the inception of their startups. Antler's unique approach includes a 'Residency' phase, where entrepreneurs collaborate to find co-founders and develop their business ideas, followed by investment in the resulting startups. This model has been implemented in various locations worldwide, including Singapore, Australia, and Brazil. As of 2022, Antler managed assets under management totaling US$500 million and had invested in over 450 startup companies. The firm has been recognized as the most active seed-stage venture capital firm globally, with 262 deals in 2023. Notable investors in Antler include Eduardo Saverin and Christen Sveaas, as well as institutions like Canica, Credit Saison, International Finance Corporation, Schroders, Vækstfonden, and Phoenix Group. Antler's offices span across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Africa, with locations in cities such as Berlin, New York, Amsterdam, Sydney, São Paulo, Lagos, London, Oslo, Seoul, Jakarta, Austin, Tokyo, Riyadh, and Nairobi.

Antler's investment focus spans a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, edtech, consumer internet, enterprise tech, femtech, biotech, blockchain, cleantech, and education. The firm invests across multiple stages, typically in rounds of $3-10 million USD, and may lead or co-lead. To date, fifty-one investments have been made, globally diversified by sector, stage, and geography. The fund is not limited to a single sector, investing in a wide range of industries such as FinTech, Web3, eCommerce, B2B SaaS, and Consumer, and supports deal flow from regions worldwide, including the US, EMEA, Asia, Australia, and LatAm.

Antler's unique approach to venture capital, combining incubation and acceleration, has led to the creation and investment in over 1,500 startups globally. The firm's global presence and extensive network provide founders with unparalleled support and resources to scale their businesses. Antler's commitment to backing exceptional founders from the very start has solidified its position as a leading early-stage venture capital firm worldwide.