Current Firm
Antler
Focus
AI, Consumer
About Rio Hodges
Rio Hodges is an Associate Partner at Antler US, the American arm of the global early-stage venture firm whose residency programme backs founders before they have a co-founder or a company. Prior to Antler, Hodges focused on growth strategy and innovation at frog, where he was a Senior Strategist shaping ideas into commercially viable products and services. Before that he had experience in both growth equity and early-stage venture capital. Antler invests at the earliest stage from offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East and Africa, and Hodges is listed among the firm's US investment team and its designated spokespeople.
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Investment Profile
Rio Hodges is a Associate Partner at Antler, based in Singapore.
Rio's investment focus spans AI, Consumer, Fintech, Digital Health, Climate, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Before Antler, Rio worked at frog. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rio Hodges?
Rio Hodges is a Associate Partner at Antler, based in Singapore. Their investment focus includes AI, Consumer, Fintech.
What does Rio Hodges invest in?
Rio Hodges focuses on investments in AI, Consumer, Fintech, Digital Health, Climate through Antler. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Rio Hodges at?
Rio Hodges is currently at Antler, headquartered in Singapore, serving as Associate Partner. Previously, they worked at frog.
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