Private Equity International names Ros Bazany as Woman of Influence 2024

What will innovation look like as we move deeper into 2024? What are the biggest industry trends that will define the coming year?

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We asked our global network of Antler Operators—founders, sector leaders, CxOs, and VPs from companies including Roblox, Airtable, Shopify, Spotify, Affirm, DoorDash, Uber, Hubspot, and more, who offer 1:1 advice to Antler portfolio companies, giving them extra firepower to help fast-track their growth.

Dive into a coveted list of 10 forward-thinking startup ideas curated by James McClure, Partner at Antler in Australia, for entrepreneurs looking to make an impact. Spanning generative AI, modular housing, B2B due diligence, and beyond, these opportunities reflect the evolving landscape of tech and societal needs. Whether it's leveraging proprietary content for LLMs, innovating in the housing market, or pioneering quantum high-frequency trading, these ideas not only address current challenges but also open up new avenues for monetisation and growth.

Unveiling the Transformation: Navigating Challenges and Shifting Narratives in the Startup Landscape

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As part of a $5.1M pre-seed round for 37 startups across Southeast Asia, this marks the highest number of pre-seed deals completed in a single round in the region.

As part of a $5.1M pre-seed round for 37 startups across Southeast Asia, this marks the highest number of pre-seed deals completed in a single round in the region.

As part of a $5.1M pre-seed round for 37 startups across Southeast Asia, this marks the highest number of pre-seed deals completed in a single round in the region.

This marks the highest number of pre-seed deals completed in a single round in the region.

Antler's eleventh Australian residency marks a new era of innovation and talent, welcoming over 70 exceptional founders from diverse backgrounds. Featuring increased selectivity and experienced participants, this cohort is set to redefine startup success over the coming years. Discover the unique blend of expertise, global insights, and entrepreneurial spirit fuelling this transformative journey.

Antler's third annual ESG and Impact Report discusses our commitment to sustainability as a strategic principle that's fundamental to the success of our firm, our portfolio companies, and broader society.

A brand new year, teeming with possibility. What can founders building from day zero expect in 2024? Antler partners share their on-the-ground expectations for the coming year, including sector trends, big shifts in VC, and the biggest headwinds and tailwinds affecting founders around the world.

Serial entrepreneurs. Tech leaders from household name brands. Investment bankers. PhD students. Meet some of the diverse and remarkably driven founders joining our next Antler residency in the UK.

Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. In our latest founder spotlight, we explore the journey of Christabel Kim, whose diverse international background and keen interest in problem-solving led her to the crossroads of technology and entrepreneurship. Passionate about utilizing technology to streamline services and solve real-world problems, Christabel delves into her experiences in consulting and product management, and how they guided her to Antler. Today, she shares her insights and the pivotal moments that shaped her entrepreneurial path.

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As 2023 draws to a close, we are proud to mark a special milestone: making our 1,000th investment in companies originating from Antler residencies around the world.

Dive into the dynamic world of Antler in Australia’s portfolio of startups where generative AI is not just an aid but a catalyst for groundbreaking innovation. This article offers an in-depth look at how early-stage startups across various sectors are utilising AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Salesforce AI's Blip-2 to transform their operations and accelerate growth.

As a founder, going from 0 to 1 is the most defining phase of your company-building journey. Read on to understand how Antler significantly increases your odds of success.

The startup ecosystem in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) is bursting with potential. With a young, tech-savvy, and increasingly urban population of 600 million and governments evaluating ways to diversify and modernize their economies, vast opportunities await founders building in the region. Antler is thrilled to support the next generation of standout founders from across the region—and the world—through the launch of our inaugural residency in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Learn more about the 92 exceptional founders who joined our first cohort.

「他の人たちと比べたら、あまり参考にはならないかもしれませんが...」そう言って笑う米一さんと星野さん。Antler起業支援プログラムに参加してプロダクトを立ち上げたものの、わずか一カ月間で撤退を決断。現在はチームも解散し、それぞれ別の道で再起を目指している。しかし、それでも笑顔で「参加してよかった」と言い合う2人。どんな思いでAntler起業支援プログラムに参加し、何を経験したのだろうか。

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What are the trends and who are the people defining the future of UK tech? Antler in the UK and Google hosted The UK’s Early-Stage Growth Opportunity, a dynamic event exploring the trends and growth opportunities in UK and European early-stage investing over the next 10 years.

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Read how Ankit and Veera arrived at the idea of solving business liability insurance for millions of MSMEs and startups.

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In today's founder spotlight, we delve into the story of Emily Farrar, a US-born engineer turned climate tech innovator and her journey from a family of scientists to co-founding the forward-thinking startup on the edge of food tech and climate tech - Genuine Taste. Emily’s pivot from advising on renewable energy to tackling the real-world impacts of climate change led her to Canada and ultimately to the entrepreneurial platform Antler.

She connected with a biophysics Ph.D. from Cambridge Pooya Mamaghani, and together, they launched Genuine Taste to revolutionize the alternative meat industry. They're not merely joining the plant-based movement; they're enhancing it with cultivated fat, aiming to make sustainable proteins as delicious and nutritious as their traditional counterparts. As Emily transitions from technical expertise to first-time CEO, Genuine Taste has moved from concept to market contender, negotiating with multinational companies, and shaping a future where sustainable food is not an alternative, but the standard.

Discover SiteHive's groundbreaking approach to mitigating industry pollution through advanced environmental monitoring. Learn how SiteHive grew from the first cohort at Antler in Australia to creating real-time SiteHive Hexanode technology that is transforming the construction and mining sectors, fostering sustainable development and eco-conscious operations, and ensuring industry compliance with environmental standards.

Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. For our latest founder spotlight, we sat down with Mehdi Karamneja, a tech-savvy with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and interactive arts. He is passionate about creating interdisciplinary tech solutions that people use every day. Today Mehdi shares his experiences, and how they shaped him and led him to Antler.

Este é o melhor momento para se tornar um founder no maior ecossistema de inovação da América Latina

Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. For our latest founder spotlight, we sat down with Devyn Olin, a tech enthusiast with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and the fashion industry. She is passionate about moving the fashion industry forward by leveraging new tech solutions and data to engage and cater to the next generation of fashion consumers. Today Devyn shares her experiences, and how they shaped her and led her to Antler.

The Startup Muster 2023 report is back after a 5-year break, and Antler is thrilled to be a sponsor alongside Atlassian, The Gild Group, Microsoft, and the NSW Government. Dive into our takeaways from the report and a comprehensive look at Australia's startup scene, including growing sectors like greentech and biotech, gender diversity, and the state of funding. Discover why Antler is a top-recommended accelerator and how our program can help your startup scale.

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In a fundraising environment that has been challenging for startups of all stages, how can you set yourself apart from the pack when approaching investors? Antler partner Tyler Norwood, Antler venture partner Robbie Crabtree, and post-investment platform co-founder Mike Preuss discuss the best ways to become a top-decile startup with investors.

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Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. For our latest founder spotlight, we sat down with Elena Bassiachvili, who is an engineer and a Jill of all trades. She is passionate about solving real-life problems with technology and having a positive impact on society by finding solutions in the Clean Tech space. She believes that this can be achieved by building her own venture. Today Elena shares her experiences, and how they shaped her and led her to Antler.

Discover Sahha's game-changing approach to mental health care using biosensors, insights, and AI algorithms. With a recent A$1.75M seed round led by Aura Ventures and participation from Antler, Sahha aims to redefine personalised healthcare.

This blog covers essential decision-making frameworks that can help founders design a successful ESOP plan.

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 Discover the vital steps of market validation and set yourself up for success with Antler in Australia’s comprehensive guide.

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 worldwide. Each story is a window into their passions, motivations, and vision—the reasons they build and the positive dent they aim to make in the world.

This time, we sat down with Tina Hashemnia, who decided to take on the founder journey with Antler, after years of experience as an operator in startups, scale-ups, and venture capital. Today, Tina shares her past experiences, and how they shaped her thinking, and helped her get ready to become a successful founder.

In a landscape where founders already face various uphill battles, the type of questions they get during VC fundraising can significantly influence the outcome. How does the gender gap manifest in the questions posed by investors, and what ripple effect does this have on the funding that female-led startups receive? This article delves into these pressing issues, leaning on insights from thought leaders Professor Laura Huang and Lauren Capelin from AWS, to guide both founders and investors on how to level the playing field.

Antler was founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future. In our latest founder spotlight, we sat down with Natalia Bakaeva, who is an architect and artist, and has over 15 years of experience in design and architecture. She is passionate about creating physical forms and believes architecture is a powerful tool for social change. With that, she strives to design solutions that are inclusive, accessible, and inspiring. Today Natalia shares her past experiences, how they shaped her and led her to Antler, and her plans for the future.

Are you an early-stage B2B SaaS startup? Avoid leaving money on the table, confusing your product roadmap, and other pitfalls that could hamper your growth. Discover actionable strategies for five of the most common mistakes and how to navigate these challenges effectively.

It all starts with people. The relationships underlying your company can make or break your startup's success. Finding co-founders with a complementary skill set is important—but it’s not the only thing founders need to look for to build a winning team.

New portfolio companies represent teams building in fast growth tech verticals such as fintech, femtech, healthtech and AI

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Latest investments come after Antler was recognised as the most active private early stage investor in Europe in H1 2023

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Discover how Avertro, an AI-enabled cybersecurity startup, evolved from Antler's first Australian cohort into an up and coming global market leader in cybersecurity. Learn how the company is bridging the gap between business and cyber governance, while scaling rapidly in a world increasingly threatened by cyber risks.

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.

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This time we sat down with Curtis Carmichael aka CC who is an entrepreneur, educator, programmer, athlete, Forbes 30u30 in Education, and author, just to name a few titles that describe him. Today he shares with us a little bit of his story and the key milestones that led him to Antler.

We work with founders starting from day zero, bringing them in-house to our Residency Programs in Austin, Boulder, and New York. After investment from Antler, our portfolio companies work with the Antler US team to unlock continued growth. 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!  

Navigating the startup landscape can feel like a daunting expedition. With around 48% of new businesses failing within their first four years in Australia, the odds may seem stacked against you. However, there are strategies you can implement right from the get-go to future-proof your startup. From making evidence-based decisions to cultivating a culture of innovation, here are eight essential tactics to keep your ship sailing for the long-term.

The Antler team in the US is thrilled to introduce our inaugural class of Visiting Partners who will be coaching and supporting founders participating in our US Fall Residencies this October across Austin, Boulder, and NYC.

Alexis Aaron, co-founder of Sortd, recently shared her insights on gender bias within the industry, overcoming prevention questions, and how reframing the problem you’re solving for can win over different investors

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James McClure, a partner at Antler in Australia, compares angel investing and venture capital from his unique vantage point of being an active participant in both. Beyond obvious differences like the source of funds and cheque sizes, he outlines five lesser-known contrasts.

The Nordics have produced some of the most successful tech unicorns in Europe—and the world—with Spotify and Klarna securing some of the highest valuations ever achieved by European tech founders. As the tech flywheel spins faster and faster in the region, Antler is excited to publish the largest study of tech founders in the Nordics ever conducted.

Antler's expansion into Finland consolidates our position as the most active early-stage investor in the Nordics. 

Meet Manuel Schönfeld, founder and CEO of PowerX, who's helping businesses save energy and money while combatting "the largest threat to our planet since the meteor wiped out dinosaurs.”