At a Glance
Founded in 2017 by Magnus Grimeland, Antler has pioneered the concept of day-zero investing, backing founders before they even have a company or co-founder. The firm operates a unique residency model where entrepreneurs spend 8-10 weeks in cohort programs across 27 cities globally, working to find co-founders, validate ideas, and build early-stage companies. Antler provides initial pre-seed funding and continues supporting companies through subsequent rounds. The firm has become particularly known for its global reach and systematic approach to company building, operating across six continents with a focus on emerging markets. Antler's model addresses the fundamental challenge many potential founders face: finding the right co-founder and initial validation. The firm has backed over 900 companies since inception, with notable successes including fintech and consumer technology companies across Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions. What distinguishes Antler is its hands-on company creation process rather than traditional reactive investment approaches.
“Invests at day zero, helping founders find co-founders, validate ideas, and build companies from scratch across the globe.”
Antler primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Antler is headquartered in Singapore. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Antler focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Consumer, Climate, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Antler's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $2M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Antler manages approximately $1B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.