Antler's global HQ residency program, the most active global VC in 2024 by deal count.
- The offer:
- $100k per company
- Location:
- Singapore, Singapore
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Founders who are committed to a startup idea and building with resilience, pace and global ambitions.
- You must already have an idea and be actively working on it, able to explain the problem, the ideal customer, what you have tested, what you learned and what comes next.
- Antler requires founders to join the residency in Singapore in person for a period of 6 weeks.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the AI-guided conversation
Antler Singapore asks founders to put in an application through its AI-guided conversation, with a static form at antler.co/apply available if the conversation does not work.
- 2
Prepare a pitch deck
A pitch deck is required during the application process. Prepare it as a PDF under 20MB.
- 3
Take the 15-minute screening call
If you pass the initial screening, the team reaches out for a quick 15-minute call.
- 4
Meet the partners
Virtual calls with partners cover the business and your ability to execute on it.
- 5
Join the residency in Singapore
Six weeks in person in Singapore. The next residency starts on 5 October 2026.
Frequently asked
Up to $400,000 at inception: $100,000 for 10% of your company after the six-week residency, $50,000 via an uncapped SAFE with a Most Favored Nation clause, and up to $250,000 matching 50% of subsequent institutional funding.
The next Antler Singapore residency starts on 5 October 2026, and applications are open now. Antler notes that its published dates are start dates rather than deadlines, and strongly encourages applying early to secure a seat.
Six weeks, in person in Singapore. Antler states that it requires founders to join the residency in Singapore for that period.
No. Founders do not pay any fee to participate in the residency and only cover personal travel and living expenses during the programme.
Antler Singapore states that fewer than 3% of applicants make it in.
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