Antler

Antler is the world's most active early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2017 and operating across 30+ cities on six continents. The firm leads in 'Day Zero' investing — partnering with exceptional founders before they have a team, product, or idea — through intensive residency programs that combine co-founder matching, business model validation, initial pre-seed funding, and ongoing support for scale and follow-on capital. As Antler's own fact sheet states, 'The short, intense time spent with founders enables Antler Partners to make high-conviction bets at an earlier stage than previously possible, mirroring the startup mafia effect.' Beyond pre-seed, Antler's $285M Antler Elevate fund invests from Series A to C in breakout companies from its proprietary platform and in category leaders globally. The firm is sector-agnostic but has a strong focus on AI/ML, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, and Climate, backing founders who are building globally scalable, technology-driven businesses.