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Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 in Singapore by Magnus Grimeland and Fridtjof Berge. The firm operates in 27 cities across six continents, including major innovation hubs such as New York, London, Berlin, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney. Antler is dedicated to supporting founders in launching and scaling startups that tackle pressing global issues, utilizing a unique hybrid VC/accelerator model that allows them to invest at the very inception of business ideas.
Antler specializes in early-stage investments, particularly at the inception stage, which allows them to enter at lower valuations with higher return potential. The firm has a notable emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) companies but remains sector-agnostic, supporting founders from diverse backgrounds, often before they have a team or a fully formed idea.
Antler has invested in over 1,800 startups globally since its inception. Notable portfolio companies include: - **Airalo**: The world's first eSIM store providing access to eSIMs for over 190 countries. - **Lovable**: An AI app builder that generates and publishes websites and applications in minutes. - **Peec.ai**: A platform that helps marketing teams analyze brand performance across various AI tools. - **Reebelo**: A marketplace for sustainable technology, offering refurbished devices at significant discounts. - **Tactiq**: A tool that captures insights from remote meetings using AI-powered transcripts.
To approach Antler, founders should submit their applications through the provided pitch URL: antler.co/apply. The firm is particularly interested in early-stage ideas, especially those addressing significant global challenges.
Antler runs a unique residency program that allows founders to form teams, validate their ideas, and build MVPs. Successful teams receive initial investments and ongoing support to scale their startups effectively.
Antler recently raised $510M across new funds targeting US, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on supporting early-stage founders. The firm continues to actively invest in startups, having built a portfolio of over 1,800 companies since its inception.
Antler invests in Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, Series A, and Series B stages.
Founders can apply through Antler's pitch URL: antler.co/apply.
Antler focuses on sectors including AI, fintech, healthcare, biotech, consumer, and commerce.
Antler typically invests around $200K in initial funding.
Antler invests globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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