Private Equity International names Ros Bazany as Woman of Influence 2024
Why Venture Capital Journal picked Ros as one of the most impactful women in private markets.
Day Zero to Greatness Series: A fireside chat with Co-founder of Airwallex, Lucy Liu
Co-founder of Airwallex, Lucy Liu, joined Antler to discuss how and where the best ideas emerge, and how to capitalise on them to seize an opportunity to build the next wave of global tech companies.
Australia
Antler welcomes it's tenth cohort in Australia
Meet the 75 founders kicking off Antler's tenth cohort in Australia
Australia
How to get funding for your startup in Australia: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to raise funding for your startup in Australia with this step-by-step guide. We cover everything from finding the right sources of funding to preparing your pitch deck
Australia
Day Zero to Greatness Series: A fireside chat with Chief Evangelist of Canva, Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva, speaks with Bede Moore, Chief Commercial Officer, of Antler, in a virtual fireside chat.
Australia
Antler launches $60 million MENAP fund
Antler launches a $60m MENAP fund led by partners Dr. Jonathan Doerr and Romain Assunção with plans to invest in 100+ startups in the next four years. Antler is replicating its proven global track record from across six continents to boost early-stage investing in MENAP.
Middle East
Portfolio spotlight: Vero Technologies revolutionizes inventory finance
Ryan Sommerville on his investment in Vero Technologies and the inventory finance landscape.
US
Seven ways to grow your D2C demand without giving your money to Google, Meta, or Amazon
James McClure, a Partner at Antler in Australia, delves into seven ways startups can grow their D2C demand without needing to generate it through paid platforms like Google, Meta, or Amazon.
Global
12 MINUTES—Episode 3: Kilian Martin from Physikit
12 MINUTES with Antler founders gives a closer look into the journey of founders toward successfully building their ventures. Every first Wednesday of the month Alan Poensgen, Antler Partner in Germany, sits down with a founder of an Antler portfolio company and talks about their time at Antler, the team formation, the ideation process, and more.
Germany
8 founders reveal the advantage they gained by building their startup with Antler in Australia
Building a business, whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time founder, is hard work.
Australia
Antler Australia's Residency Structure: A comprehensive guide for aspiring founders
Embarking on the entrepreneurial path can be intimidating and riddled with uncertainty and potential risks. Challenges may arise for founders in identifying the perfect co-founder, affirming their concept's viability, or establishing a network and solid route to funding. Antler Australia's residency offers a well-organised framework, mitigating the hazards associated with startup creation.
Australia
Taking the leap: Insights and advice from technologists-turned-entrepreneurs
Learn from technologists who founded their own businesses through Antler Australia and what insights they offer on entrepreneurship and autonomy, impact, and creative freedom.
Australia
Antler invests in women-led companies and gives them an unfair advantage, here's how
Co-Founder of GoFIGR, Helena Turpin, dives into creating her business in Antler Australia's second cohort back in 2020 and embracing the advantage of building with a VC focussed on empowering women founders.
Australia
From the outside looking in—Bernie Li | Building Blocks Podcast
Founding a startup can be an incredibly tough process for any entrepreneur, no matter the experience level. To provide some insight into the entrepreneurship process, Bernie Li, General Partner at Antler Canada speaks with Brendan Herjavec of the Building Blocks Podcast on a recent episode, and sheds some light on his entrepreneurship path, the concept of the “power rule” in investing, the founder mentality, and what it means to truly be a “good” founder.
Canada
Ex-Spotify CTO Explains How To Build And Scale Successful Startups
Growth is fantastic, but it needs to managed in such a manner whereby sustainability is not lost
Australia
What is Antler’s track record of investing in women?
From removing the barriers to entry to ensuring diversity in our interviewing and investment processes, as well as being a sector agnostic investor, Antler is on a mission to make entrepreneurship more accessible.
Australia
12 MINUTES — Episode 2: Dean Hastie from Tapline
12 MINUTES with Antler founders gives a closer look into the journey of founders toward successfully building their ventures. Every first Wednesday of the month Alan Poensgen, Antler Partner in Germany, sits down with a founder of an Antler portfolio company and talks about their time at Antler, the team formation, the ideation process, and more.
Germany
Antler Ignite
Antler Ignite is a special online initiative for high school and university students to spark their entrepreneurial spirit. Get a taste of Antler’s residency programs and learn about the cornerstones of entrepreneurship from Antler’s partners.
Global
Antler partners with Khazanah to launch in Malaysia
Antler is thrilled to announce our launch in Malaysia, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and in partnership with Khazanah.
Malaysia
Antler reveals revamped US investment terms
Tyler Norwood reflects on the past four years building Antler in the US and reveals updated investment terms.
US
The value of building with a co-founder
Ben Billy, Co-Founder of StoryTiling, shares his experience working with Antler, including networking, finding the right Co-Founder with shared values, and team breakups
Australia
Why investing in women from day zero will change entire startup ecosystem
By scouting, investing in and supporting more women founders at the very earliest stage, Antler is on a mission to help shape a more gender-diverse top-of-funnel for later-stage VCs and, together, shift the gender mix across the Australian startup ecosystem.
Australia
How Antler helps entrepreneurs find a co-founder
Finding a co-founder is no easy feat. Here are 5 ways in which Antler facilitates co-founder matching to help you find a complementary team.
Australia
Antler in Berlin welcomes new additions to the Antler portfolio
What a day! On Wednesday 28th June all of Antler portfolio companies met up together with more than 150 investors, other founders, and executives. It was a day full of inspiration, insightful conversations, and a great opportunity to keep the spirits up when the times for start-ups are hard.
After the panel discussion led by Christopher Klink, partner at Antler Germany, where Emilia Theye, co-founder of Clare&Me, Tore Myrholt, Chairman of the Board at Antler, and Emma Tracey, CEO at Scéal shared their insights and perspectives on the early-stage ecosystem in the region and beyond as well as gave advice to founders and investors. They also concluded that despite hard times, there is a lot of light and positive expectations for the years to come!
Germany
The founder's guide to partner visas in Australia
This comprehensive guide will take you through the exciting opportunities that lie in Australia's dynamic startup scene and how Antler can support your entrepreneurial aspirations.
Australia
Am I right for Antler?
Elísabet Ýr Sigurðardóttir, co-founder of Anda, shares her experience working with Antler - from finding the right co-founder to building her business.
Australia
How To Find A Co-Founder In Australia
Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and rewarding journey, but it is not one that should be taken alone. A co-founder is an essential element in building a successful startup.
Australia
Como funciona o programa de residência da Antler Brasil?
Entenda mais sobre o programa que apoia, desde o dia zero, empreendedores brasileiros a criarem suas próprias startups
Brazil
Investing in IndiaP2P and unlocking capital for 80M women entrepreneurs
IndiaP2P's tech platform ensures the country’s highest-quality borrowers get access to faster, cheaper capital.
India
What is the future of venture?
Against a backdrop of significant economic uncertainties and political challenges, one fact holds true: The dependent relationship between innovation and venture capital (VC)—with the latter financing and enabling the founders who create the biggest and boldest solutions around the globe—fuels the engine of progress. But what will the future of VC look like amidst so much flux?
Global
10 ways to significantly grow marketplace supply In less than 10 weeks
At Antler, we make investment decisions on startups that are less than 10 weeks old. In this time, founders find a team, conceive, test and validate business ideas, and start to grow their startup. For those who want to launch a marketplace, Partner James McClure has shared his insider tips to building supply in that short amount of time.
Australia
Finding the founding path—Naman Budhdeo | The Hard Part Podcast
Founding a startup can be an incredibly tough process for any entrepreneur, no matter the experience level. To provide some insight into the entrepreneurship process, Naman Budheo, General Partner at Antler Canada speaks with Evan McCann of The Hard Part on his podcast, and discusses his own path to becoming a founder, how to move past entrepreneurship failures, entering developed industries with heavy-hitting competitors, and how exactly he became an integral part of Antler Canada.
Canada
What Antler looks for in a founder
From the types of founders to how we assess Founder DNA, and more. Here's what you need to know.
Australia
Lessons from 3K+ founder interviews. Here’s how you can stand out.
Having previously been an executive search consultant, doubled the headcount of a Aussie startup now at unicorn-status, and now leading Scouting for Antler in Australia, Antler Associate Partner Adele Moynihan knows talent. Over the past four years, she's personally interviewed 3,000 of the 5,000 candidates who have applied. Here are her tips for getting ahead in the process.
Australia
12 MINUTES – Episode 1: Christian Poensgen from Maya Climate
12 MINUTES with Antler Founders gives a closer look into the journey of founders toward successfully building their ventures.
Every first Wednesday of the month Alan Poensgen, Antler Partner in Germany, sits down with a founder of an Antler portfolio company and talks about their time at Antler, the team formation, the ideation process, and more.
Germany
Why a day zero investor is your best bet, according to a first-time entrepreneur
Andre Dean Smith, co-founder of ScreenApp, shares his experience of building a startup with Antler, and the traction he has gained post-Antler’s investment in December 2022.
Australia
A comprehensive guide to Australian business and entrepreneur visas
Everything you need to know about Australian business and entrepreneur visas. Explore eligibility criteria, application processes, and tips for a successful relocation to Australia's thriving business ecosystem.
Australia
Antler’s $285M emerging growth fund backs tomorrow’s industry leaders
Antler is thrilled to have closed Antler Elevate, a $285 million emerging growth fund that backs the next generation of game-changing founders across 20+ technology ecosystems, propelling them on their paths to greatness.
Global
The evolution of the creator economy
In conversation with Felicity McVay, Former Global Head of Entertainment at TikTok
Australia
Theo Chervinskii on his startup journey with Antler in Berlin
Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. In our content series—”It All Starts with People”—we spotlight the exceptional founders we have the privilege of partnering with around the world. Each story is a window into their passions, motivations, and vision—the reasons they are building and the positive dent they are aiming to make on the world.
This time we sat down with Theo Chervinskii, an engineer who found his passion in robotics, to talk about his journey and why he decided to build his company with Antler in Berlin.
Germany
Why choose Antler to kickstart your startup journey?
Ready to kick start your entrepreneurial journey? Here's why a day zero investor is your best bet!
Australia
Daniel Nguyen on his startup journey with Antler in Berlin
Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. In our content series—”It All Starts with People”—we spotlight the exceptional founders we have the privilege of partnering with around the world. Each story is a window into their passions, motivations, and vision—the reasons they are building and the positive dent they are aiming to make on the world.
This time we sat down with Daniel Nguyen, an engineer turned McKinsey consultant, to talk about his journey and why he decided to build his company with Antler in Berlin.
Germany
Charlotte Apperloo on product, diversity and her journey with Antler in Berlin
Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. In our content series— "It All Starts with People"—we spotlight the exceptional founders we have the privilege of partnering with around the world. Each story is a window into their passions, motivations, and vision—the reasons they are building and the positive dent they are aiming to make in the world.
This time we sat down with Charlotte Apperloo to talk about her journey and why she decided to build her company with Antler in Berlin.
Germany
Day Zero Founders—Bernie Li | Toronto Starts Podcast
Founding a startup can be an incredibly tough process for any entrepreneur, no matter the experience level. To provide some insight into the entrepreneurship process, Bernie Li, General Partner at Antler Canada speaks with Craig Major of Toronto Starts on his podcast, and sheds some light on his own journey, the concept of “founder empathy”, trials and tribulations on the path to success, and some helpful advice on how to get your startup started.
Canada
The founder of NeoCarbon, Silvain Toromanoff, on having an impact, finding a co-founder and learning from failure
Silvain joined Antler after four years as a CTO at Sayduck, a Finnish company providing services for e-commerce and enhancing interactive shopping experience through displaying 3D products on their websites. Silvain helped to shape the company strategy and played a pivotal role during the acquisition of Sayduck by the Swedish Goodbye Kansas Group. However, he was missing a deeper sense of purpose as the company was “not solving any pressing issue” as he explained in our interview. Therefore, he decided to leave the company and started making the first steps toward building his own company. A company with a significant positive impact on the climate, planet, and people.
However, this was harder than expected, and even though he met many talented people, there was always something missing – not the right match, timing, or diverse expectations. Struggling to find the right co-founder he joined Antler. Now, he and his co-founder René are building NeoCarbon and are on a mission to tackle climate change using Direct Air Capture.
Germany
Antler Australia welcomes its ninth cohort
Here's a sneak peek of some of the founders Antler Australia is working with, what they are up to, and the startups they want to build.
Australia
How to make the most of your residency—six tips from Antler
The Antler residency is a unique opportunity to get together with 60+ other founders eager to build life-changing ventures. No matter how well you prep, it is impossible to be completely prepared for what can be truly transformational. The important thing is to be ready to fully immerse yourself, and take in everything you can during the experience. In this article, I’m outlining how to get the most out of the rollercoaster ride that is an Antler residency. As Co-Global Head of Program, having worked with 450+ founders during our eight latest residencies in Amsterdam, I have a few tips to share.
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Changing the way Canadians pay rent—Liza Akhvledziani | Founder Files E4
Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a tech startup founder and bring an idea to life?
Founder Files is a series of conversations with founders in the earliest days of their entrepreneurial journey hosted by Antler Canada. Guests are founders of our portfolio companies and founders in residence, currently building the next big ventures. Learn about their experiences of finding a co-founder, idea validation and product-market fit.
In the fourth episode of Founder Files, Elif Hiz interviews Liza Akhvledziani, the CEO and co-founder of Chexy, a platform designed to help tenants pay rent online while earning rewards and building credit. As one of the first entrepreneurs that Antler Canada invested in, Liza highlights her experiences, struggles, and triumphs as a founder, and discusses her future ambitions.
Canada
Making the workspace more joyful—Justin Cuaresma | Founder Files E3
Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a tech startup founder and bring an idea to life?
Founder Files is a series of conversations with founders in the earliest days of their entrepreneurial journey hosted by Antler Canada. Guests are founders of our portfolio companies and founders in residence, currently building the next big ventures. Learn about their experiences of finding a co-founder, idea validation and product-market fit.
In the third episode of Antler Canada's Founder Files, Elif Hiz interviews Justin Cuaresma, a founder in residence in our third residency. Justin is a Software Developer turned entrepreneur. He believes that the future of work is joyful. He bootstrapped CrowdParty, the “Netflix of workplace games,” and is now working on Delightful, a platform made for employees to foster deeper relationships through shared hobbies and interests! In this video, we’ll dive into Justin's experience at Antler so far and his learnings from the first 7 weeks of the program.
Canada
Kids that code: Championing digital literacy in Nairobi
Nestled in the vibrant startup hub of Nairobi, Antler in Kenya brings together founders from all walks of life to build and invest in companies, tackling some of the most ambitious challenges in Africa. Sometimes that means starting from the very beginning—by lifting up young people in our region and providing them with the tools to drive the world forward. This time, through code. Find out about the incredible work done by Code Yetu, in partnership with Alphathesis and Antler in Kenya.
Kenya
Announcing the Antler US Spring 2023 Showcase
Antler US works with founders starting from day zero, bringing them in-house to our Residency studios in Austin, Boulder, and New York City. After investment from Antler, our portfolio companies work with the Antler US team to unlock continued growth and scale. As partners at the earliest stage, we’re proud to showcase some of our US companies who’ve matured and are ready to raise their next round of funding.
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