Antler

Antler is a global venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, focusing on "Day Zero" investing. This means they partner with founders from the very beginning, even before they have a fully formed team or idea. Antler provides support in the form of co-founder matching, business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. They operate in 27 cities across six continents, and have invested in over 1,300 companies with the goal of supporting more than 6,000 by 2030.

Antler's mission is to democratize access to entrepreneurship, enabling more talented people to launch and scale companies that address pressing global challenges. They believe that diversity is crucial for innovation and have a strong commitment to building diverse teams and portfolios. Beyond financial support, Antler provides a global community of founders, investors, operators, and experts to help startups succeed.

Antler offers a flexible work environment for its employees, allowing them to design work setups that suit their personal needs while optimizing for team collaboration. The company encourages ownership of personal development and provides opportunities for learning and growth, as well as mentorship, structured training, and frequent knowledge exchanges.

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to supporting ambitious founders who want to make a positive impact on the world. They invest in and empower entrepreneurs from day zero, providing them with the resources, connections, and guidance needed to launch and scale startups that address significant opportunities and challenges. Antler aims to democratize access to entrepreneurship for driven individuals, fostering a global community of builders, investors, and experts who work together to make progress inevitable.

Antler promotes a global, collaborative, and ambitious culture that puts founders first. They value diversity of thought and background, encouraging teamwork and a commitment to supporting founders from day zero through to greatness. Their culture is fast-paced, optimistic, and driven by a shared passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.

Antler celebrates diverse approaches and points of view, believing that balanced teams are essential to solve problems and drive innovation. They assess people on the attributes that make great founders and in the process build diverse portfolios, reflected in the 90+ nationalities represented by their funded founders and the fact that 30% of their portfolio companies have at least one woman co-founder. Antler is committed to driving greater diversity and inclusion across the startup ecosystem and VC industry.