Antler (day-zero venture generator)
Antler
Status not published
Rolling applications with location-specific cohort start dates, typically two cohorts per location per year.
Varies by location. Singapore: up to $400k at inception ($150K ticket after 6 weeks). US: initial commitment of $500K-$1M. MENAP: initial investment of $180,000 for 11% equity.
You must co-fund 0%.
private · supranational
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Rolling applications with location-specific cohort start dates, typically two cohorts per location per year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Stage: idea stage and pre-seed
Explicitly open to individuals without a company or co-founder. You must be able to be physically present in the chosen location for the residency and to work legally there.
How to apply
- Apply to a specific Antler location
- Interviews and assessment of you as an individual founder (you can apply without a co-founder or an idea)
- Join the residency: co-founder matching, idea validation, then pitch to the investment committee
- If backed, sign the investment documents and continue in the Antler portfolio
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.antler.co/apply
"Pitch to our IC with the opportunity to receive an initial commitment of $500K-$1M to get your company ..."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
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