We are one of the most active early-stage investors in the world, enabling the most driven people to build companies that move the world forward. We invest from the pre-seed stage and continue to be a long-term partner as your company grows.
Antler is seeking individuals with ambitious ideas who are eager to transform them into thriving businesses. Our founders are seasoned domain experts, serial founders, product builders, and business leaders who possess unwavering determination. Together, we can ensure that progress is inevitable. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur seeking a co-founder or an idea, or an early-stage startup seeking to expedite your growth, Antler is the ideal environment to bring your vision to life.
We accept applications from individuals and teams.
Are you an individual ready to start something new, and looking for the right co-founder?
Antler brings together an exclusive group of ambitious people to explore ideas together. Meet, learn, and co-create with exceptional builders. Join us to turn your vision into reality.
Do you already have a team and are ready to start building. Joining Antler gives you the opportunity to build alongside like-minded, ambitious founders.
Build long-lasting relationships, gain access to coaching, network resources, investor introductions, and valuable support—regardless of your idea’s stage.
You can expect the following timeline:
The program runs for ~2.5 months and is focused on venture development and testing a startup hypothesis. Here we surround you with everything you need to build at lightning speed: a community of diverse founders so that you can find the right co-founder, coaching from our team of proven founders and advisors, perks from hundreds of partners, and a global network.
At the end of the program, teams that have validated an idea will pitch to our Investment Committee. Successful teams will move to phase 2 and receive pre-seed funding from Antler at the following terms: €145,000 investment for a fully diluted 10% equity stake. €100,000 will be received by the company and the remaining €45,000 will be deducted to cover the costs of the program. If you don't get an investment from Antler, we do not charge any fee or take any equity.
After a successful investment decision, you become part of Antler’s portfolio. You will continue to receive personalized coaching from our team and global network of advisors to help you scale your business and fundraise from top investors. After a few months Antler will organize a Portfolio Reveal moment, where you will get the opportunity to showcase your startup to the local and the international startup ecosystem.
As an Antler startup, you continue to be a member of our global community where you will meet other founders from around the world, access our portfolio job boards, sign up to events, draw from our resource library, share learnings, and get support from other founders, advisors, and the Antler team.
Founders supported
Portfolio companies
Combined portfolio value
Startups with at least one woman co-founder
The full application process takes about 2-3 weeks to complete. Once you apply, our scouting team will guide you through the full process and will be available to answer all your questions. All of our interviews are done online.
The full application process takes about 2-3 weeks to complete. Once you apply, our scouting team will guide you through the full process and will be available to answer all your questions. All of our interviews are done online.
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The full application process takes about 2-3 weeks to complete. Once you apply, our scouting team will guide you through the full process and will be available to answer all your questions. All of our interviews are done online.
Antler-funded founders go on to raise capital from other leading VCs
Don't just take it from us. Hear from phenomenal people who joined Antler Iberia to launch their company.
Ruben Crawford
Antler was a fantastic experience. I met a lot of smart minds, got to think about things in very new ways that I wouldn't have done maybe without coming here. The inspiration that I got was much bigger than I thought it would be. I came here with quite a set agenda but that drastically changed as soon as I got to meet all of these amazing people. And now I'm starting something totally new that I never even thought about before coming here. So it was a super cool experience.
Andrea Derman
I went into the Antler experience straight from the MBA classroom.
And wow! It was like taking top students from every MBA class and putting them together, full-time, for 11 weeks to brainstorm and build. Everyone is so inspiring, motivated and fun to be around. There is a sense of community where teams truly help each other with shaping our products. But most importantly, while building those products, without noticing you also build yourself. It was truly an amazing experience that I would recommend to every entrepreneurial mind.
Meet the people dedicated to our founders’ success.
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Felix is Partner at Antler in Iberia. He is an accomplished entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the Spanish market and a track record of innovation in the aviation industry. As the visionary founder and CEO of Bob, a company that’s revolutionizing baggage processing for passengers and airlines, Felix has been dedicated to developing cutting-edge software solutions for the past seven years. Prior to that, he held significant roles at Amadeus Group, one of Spain’s foremost travel-tech companies operating globally, and before that contributed his expertise to GBS Finance, a Spanish strategic M&A firm. Felix is a world-class open-water swimmer, holding a world record for his 40km swim from Mallorca to Menorca.
Soledad is the Capital Director at Antler in Iberia. Previously the Head of Investor Relations at Kronos Investment Group, Sole led the real estate firm's fundraising activity, and was a member of the Strategy Committee. Before Kronos, she was an Investor Relations & Strategy Manager at Enagás, an Ibex35-listed energy corporation. Sole started her career at Accenture London as a Strategy Consultant. Soledad holds a BSc in Economics and Business Administration from CUNEF and an MSc in Advanced Valuation from IEB.
We are expanding our team of passionate people backing the most driven founders in Iberia. Check out our open positions at Antler Iberia.
Read our latest insights and stories about our phenomenal founders.
Through residencies in Lisbon and Madrid, Antler in Iberia works with founders from day zero of their startup growth journey. After investment from Antler, our portfolio companies work with the Antler team to unlock continued growth and scale. As partners from the earliest stage, we’re proud to reveal our first portfolio companies.
You'll see a diverse group of founders. There's a software developer who previously worked for NASA, a second-time founder who has previously raised over 200 million USD, and others who are addressing a wide range of issues with their companies. Among them are builders of a goals-based social app and an all-in-one solution for car repair shop management.
The founders are incredibly talented, and we're thrilled to support them.
The application deadline is 1 month prior to the start of the program. Please bear in mind that admissions are made on a rolling basis so there is a real chance that the program is already filled by then - do not wait for then to apply! Should the program be filled by the time of your application, we will invite you to apply for the following program.
Due to the high volume of applications and the limited physical space in our offices, Antler may need to waitlist your application. You will be informed via email what it means and your options. Unfortunately, we cannot disclose how many applications are ahead of yours.
Around 60-80 people will join each Antler cohort in Madrid.
You are considered for one program at a time, starting from your first preference (which is asked to you through email or during a potential first chat). Applying to multiple locations does not increase the chances of getting accepted, so we advise you to reflect and select the one that makes more sense.
It is usually better to apply only once applications for the following residency start. Please note that any positive outcome from the current residency process does not automatically guarantee your participation in the program. We will assess during the next scouting season and will most likely ask for a new set of interviews.
Any team that has been successfully formed and is progressing in their problem/solution validation is subject to be invited to the Investment Committee. The Antler team will evaluate a few weeks in advance if the team is ready and will communicate the decision to the team.
Depending on the cohort, the number of invested teams can range from 5% to 50%, but its mean is 30%. However, the important point is that the teams are not competing for the investment, as there is enough capital to invest in all teams.
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