Program · Residency
Antler Founder Residency
Antler Founder Residency is Antler's accelerator offering pre-seed investment and support for founders globally.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Antler Founder Residency offers
What Antler Founder Residency is
Antler Founder Residency is Antler's in-person founder residency for people building technology companies from day zero through pre-seed. The program supports founders from team formation and idea validation through scaling.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Residency
- Host organization
- Antler
- Last reviewed
- June 15, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Investment
- $250,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Investment
Compensation and economics
Free program. Pre-seed investment of $250K-$500K. Dedicated coach/mentor. Domain expert network. Investor introductions. Global startup network. Structured workshops and curriculum.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Antler's investment thesis focuses on supporting founders from the very beginning, investing before formal team formation. The program aims to accelerate startup progress significantly within a condensed timeframe, providing essential resources and mentorship to help founders succeed.
Eligibility
Founders with ideas, prototypes, or early-stage MVPs. "Super founder" mindset with problem-solving orientation and big vision.
Selection approach
Open application for founders with ideas, prototypes, or early-stage MVPs. No revenue or formal funding prerequisite.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Founders · Operators · Builders
- Career stage
- Early Career · Mid Career · Senior
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Global
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Cohort size
- 80
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program is conducted in-person across 30+ cities worldwide.
Participation expectations
The residency requires a full-time commitment from participants over the course of 5-8 weeks.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- July 1, 2026
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Linkedin · Interview
Published timeline
The residency lasts 5-8 weeks, varying by location, and includes multiple cohorts per year.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants receive dedicated coaching, access to domain experts, investor introductions, workshops, and structured curriculum. At program end, founders pitch to an investment committee for pre-seed investment.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Antler has made 1,500+ investments globally, with notable companies like Airalo, Reebelo, Qashier, and Volopay. In 2024 alone, Antler made 443 deals, earning PitchBook's designation as the "Most Active VC Globally." 80% of the portfolio raised external capital within 12 months.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Antler Founder Residency is published in Upseed as a residency program hosted by Antler. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
June 15, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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