Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator, founded in 2017 in Singapore. With offices in 30+ cities worldwide including London, Antler has made over 1,500 investments and topped PitchBook's 2024 "Most Active VC Globally" ranking with 443 deals. In the UK, Antler invests up to £500,000 at inception (£125,000 for 8.5% equity plus £85,000 convertible note, with up to £330,000 pre-committed for next round). The London residency program attracts thousands of applicants annually, with acceptance rates under 2%. Focus areas include AI, fintech, healthtech, and climate tech.
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Global day-zero investor and founder programme operator. Pre-Seed to Seed, £100k-£500k initial cheques. Runs intensive residency programmes where founders form teams, validate ideas, and receive investment. 30+ locations globally including London. Sector-agnostic but particularly active in SaaS, fintech, healthtech, AI, and marketplace models. Follow-on capability through later-stage funds. Avoids: later stage, non-programme applicants for initial funding. Value-add: co-founder matching, structured validation, global network.
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