Antler
Antler
A global early-stage investor and residency program that backs individual founders before they even have a co-founder or company. Antler runs structured residencies to help you find a co-founder and validate an idea, then invests to get you started, with follow-on capacity up to $30M as companies scale.
📍 Multiple global hubsEquity
Who can apply
Individuals able to commit 100% full-time (no day job, degree, or other company); must have valid visa/documentation for the country of the residency; no idea or co-founder required to apply.
How to prepare
Antler accepts under 0.2% of applicants and evaluates founder potential over idea quality, so prepare to talk concretely about your track record, skills, and 'edge' rather than a polished business plan.
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