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Antler

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Houston

Requirements

  • Founder DNA: The residency is built for fully-committed, full-time entrepreneurs (or will go full time by the point of the residency). You know what it means to be a founder and are ready to take it on for the right reasons. Grit, integrity, determination, commitment, humility, and resilience describe you.
  • Experience: Successful Antler Founders have a honed skill in addition to Founder DNA. Examples include sales, software development, product design, domain expertise, fundraising, etc. Many worked at startups as founders or employees in the past.
  • Industry Focus: Antler is industry agnostic, as seen in our portfolio of investments. Antler has invested in over 1,000+ companies to date across many industries. In the US, we have an active portfolio size of >150 companies that is well balanced across different sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Find and vet potential cofounders
  • Validate core assumptions around your business ideas and find meaningful market insight
  • Build prototypes, find design partners, launch pilots, close customers
  • Get feedback from functional experts and dedicated coaches
  • Reach milestones that align with pre-seed funding
  • If founders have already accomplished any of the above, they dedicate their full effort on the next most important milestones.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Antler Residency program?

The Antler Residency program runs for 5 weeks, starting on March 18, 2025.

Where will the residency take place?

The residency will take place in either Austin or NYC.

Is the program suitable for first-time founders?

Yes, we welcome first-time founders, as well as serial entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to apply.

What type of entrepreneurs are you looking for?

We are looking for founders, CEOs, CTOs, and others eager to build disruptive tech ventures, who possess Founder DNA, including traits like grit, integrity, determination, and resilience.

What experiences should applicants have?

Successful applicants should have a honed skill, such as sales, software development, product design, or fundraising, and many will have experience working in startups.

What can founders focus on during the residency?

Founders can focus on activities such as finding co-founders, validating business ideas, building prototypes, and closing customers, among others, based on their company's needs.

What is the investment process at the end of the residency?

At the end of the residency, founders will present to the Antler Investment Committee, with successful applicants receiving a pre-seed commitment of $500,000 in two tranches.

How many companies has Antler invested in globally?

Antler has invested in over 1,400 startups globally.

What support will founders receive after receiving investment?

Founders who receive investment will gain higher touch programming, including access to a network of downstream investors, integration into the Antler portfolio, and introductions to relevant partners.

Can founders work on their own projects during the residency?

Yes, the program is unstructured, allowing founders to dedicate over 90% of their time focusing on their own projects and making progress.

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Antler

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
51-200
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Antler is the investor backing the world’s most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. Founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future, we partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Knowing that exceptional founders can come from anywhere with any background, we have offices in 25 cities, including Austin, New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Jakarta, Portugal, Singapore, Seoul, Spain, Tokyo, and Sydney. Our global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Fueled by a personal passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we have helped create and invested in more than 850 startups across a wide range of industries and technologies, with the goal of backing more than 6,000 by 2030.