Antler

Firm Name: Antler (Amsterdam) Investment Thesis: Partnering with exceptional founders from day zero—building companies from scratch through residency and pre-seed funding. Focus: Sector-agnostic, with emphasis on enterprise SaaS, fintech, healthtech, deep tech, climate tech, and consumer tech. Stage: Pre-seed via residency program (approximately €100K–€150K for around 10 percent equity), followed by support up to Series A or C. Geography: Amsterdam hub embedded in Antler’s Europe-wide network (also Berlin, Munich), and global offices. Notable Portfolio Companies: Airalo, Wrtn, Tactiq (among more than 600 launched locally, over 450 globally) Description: Antler, established in Amsterdam since 2017, is a global early-stage VC and incubator that uniquely blends founder-driven venture creation with structured capital support. Through its signature residency—lasting 6 to 10 weeks—solo founders or early teams collaborate intensively to co-found startups, culminating in Antler's €100K–€150K initial investment for around 10 percent equity. The program provides coaching, community, office resources, and network access aimed at unlocking traction swiftly. Post-residency, Antler remains committed, offering follow-on funding up to Series A or C, leveraging over €500 million in global assets under management. With over 600 companies launched from its Amsterdam residency—across SaaS, deep tech, impact and more—the firm plays a central role in Europe's startup ecosystem. The pan-European and global presence ensures founders have scalable support, tailored to any industry ambition. Antler stands out as a day zero partner—providing capital, co-founders, coaching, and a networked path to growth.