The Norwegian branch of Antler's global early-stage venture-building and investment program.
- The offer:
- $500k per company
- Location:
- Oslo, Norway
- Equity:
- ~8.5%
What you need to qualify
- Antler backs founders who are already building, including solo operators, first-time founders and repeat entrepreneurs.
- You do not need an incorporated company, a co-founder or a finished product.
- Antler does not invest in drugs, narcotics, adult entertainment or gambling.
- Founders build from one of the four Nordic hubs: Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen or Helsinki.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Submit the Antler application form
Apply at antler.co/apply, selecting Europe and then Oslo. Name, email and stage are required; LinkedIn, a company description, a website and a pitch deck are optional.
- 2
Pitch what you are building
Antler asks for the short version of what you are building. Founders already shipping to customers are preferred.
- 3
Get a fast decision
Antler states: "We bring founders in as they come. We move fast, whether it is a yes or a no." Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis rather than against a cohort deadline.
- 4
Take the investment and keep building
On investment, EUR 200K is wired, of which EUR 100K converts into 8.5% ownership and EUR 100K sits on an uncapped convertible with an MFN clause. Up to EUR 300K of follow-on comes in the next round.