Antler Founder Program Overview 2025 | Global Startup VC
Discover the 2025 Antler Founder Program. Learn about day-zero capital, residency details, and how to launch your startup with a global community.
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The Global Startup Generator
Founder Program
Overview
Everything you need to know about building with Antler
2025 · Global
ABOUT ANTLER
The World's Leading Early-Stage VC
30+
Global Locations
From Austin to Singapore, Berlin to Sydney
12,000+
Founders Supported
A growing community of world-class builders
1,600+
Companies Created
Across AI, fintech, climate & deep tech
Antler backs exceptional founders from day zero — before the team, before the idea.
THE PROGRAM
A 6-Month Journey to Launch Your Startup
Residency
10 Weeks
Find your co-founder
Validate your idea
Build your MVP
Pitch to Investment Committee
Intensive in-person program
Post-Investment
4 Months
Launch & get customers
Drive early revenue
Build your team
Prepare for Series A fundraise
Ongoing support & follow-on capital
WHAT YOU GET
Day-Zero Capital & Ongoing Support
Up to $500K
Initial pre-seed investment at program graduation
Up to $30M
Follow-on capital available through to Series C
$650K in Credits
AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI & other top partners
Global Network
Access to 12,000+ founders, mentors & investors worldwide
* Investment terms vary by location. Less than 0.5% acceptance rate.
IDEAL FOUNDER
We back the world's most exceptional founders
Antler looks for outlier individuals — those with the grit, ambition, and skills to build generational companies. Solo founders and teams welcome.
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Domain Expertise
Deep knowledge in tech, finance, science or industry
Builder Mindset
Proven ability to execute and ship fast
Resilience & Grit
Ready to navigate uncertainty
Global Ambition
Building for a worldwide market
Collaborative Spirit
Open to finding the right co-founder
OUR LOCATIONS
30+ Locations. One Global Community.
AMERICAS
<li>New York</li><li>Austin</li><li>Toronto</li><li>São Paulo</li>
EUROPE
<li>London</li><li>Berlin</li><li>Stockholm</li><li>Amsterdam</li><li>Paris</li>
ASIA-PACIFIC
<li>Singapore</li><li>Sydney</li><li>Jakarta</li><li>Tokyo</li><li>Nairobi</li>
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
<li>Dubai</li><li>Nairobi</li>
"Wherever you are, there's an Antler cohort near you."
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