Antler's Texas venture-building program, matching co-founders and investing in early-stage teams.
- The offer:
- $500k per company
- Location:
- Austin, TX, United States
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
What you need to qualify
- At least one co-founder must already have work authorization that lets you build your company in the US. Antler does not provide visa sponsorship.
- Founders are welcome to apply if they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise hold a status that provides independent, indefinite, and unrestricted work authorization.
- Full-time commitment to the residency.
- Genuine intent to build a company.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Check your work authorization first
At least one co-founder needs work authorization to build in the US before applying, because Antler does not provide visa sponsorship. Antler accepts U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of a status giving independent, indefinite and unrestricted work authorization.
- 2
Pick Austin on the Antler application form
Antler runs one application form for every location. On antler.co/apply choose the Americas region and Austin.
- 3
Submit the Antler application form
The form asks for first and last name, email, LinkedIn, the stage you are at, an optional company description, an optional website and an optional pitch deck of up to 10MB. Antler confirms that your application is with the Antler team and says it will be in touch by email if there is a fit.
- 4
Wait for the monthly invitation round
Antler reviews US applications year-round and, on a monthly basis, invites a select group of operators, builders and founders.
- 5
Join the in-person residency
Founders selected in the US work together in person for up to 3 months. Antler runs the US residency in San Francisco, Austin and New York City.