ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Antler is a global early-stage VC firm that supports founders in launching and scaling their startups. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for a co-founder or an early-stage team seeking investment, Antler provides the resources and funding to accelerate your growth.

Program Types:

• Individuals – An 8-week in-person program in Lagos for ambitious individuals looking for co-founders and startup ideas.
• Teams – Direct investment for early-stage startup teams with an MVP or early customer validation

BENEFITS

• Funding Opportunities:
  • Individuals: $100K for 10% equity (after passing the Antler Investment Committee).
  • Teams: Investment ranging from $100K to $400K in pre-seed or early seed rounds at a negotiated valuation.
  • Additional Funding: Up to $100K matching investment available for teams securing external investors.
• Co-Founder Matching: Work with talented entrepreneurs to form a strong founding team.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Gain insights from experienced investors, operators, and industry experts.
• Networking & Market Access: Connect with Antler’s global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.

ELIGIBILITY

For Individuals (Co-Founder Program)

• Must be ready to start a new venture and open to finding a co-founder.
• Must be able to attend an 8-week in-person program starting June 2025.

For Teams (Direct Investment Program)

• Must be an early-stage startup with an MVP or early customer validation.
• Open to raising pre-seed or early seed funding.

EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

• A solo entrepreneur with deep expertise in fintech, healthtech, or AI, looking for a co-founder.
• A team that has built an MVP for a logistics-tech solution and is seeking seed funding.
• A group of innovators with an early-stage agritech platform needing investment and mentorship.

Need Expert Assistance?

You can leverage any of these options:

1. Get the Ultimate Grant Guide: A comprehensive system with a step-by-step roadmap, 120+ Q&A templates, and grant alerts to help you secure funding. Includes access to our grant writing AI tool—TeamGranted GPT and exclusive special offers like 50% credit back or free subscriptions to Pigeonhire OR RewardClan. Click here to learn more.

2. Get the Ultimate Grant Guide + Community Membership: Everything in Bundle 1 plus one-year access to our Exclusive Community for real-time support, expert guidance, and Q&A assistance on your grant submissions. Includes the same special offers as Bundle 1. Click here to shop the bundle.

3. Grant Writing Service: An extended team to handle grant writing and submissions for you, with plans starting at NGN150,000 | CA$299 annually. Our experts have secured $50M+ in funding globally and offer a SUCCESS GUARANTEE—if you’re not shortlisted, we’ll verify your status and continue submitting until you secure at least one grant.

If this sounds potentially interesting to you, there are two things you can do immediately to know if you are the right fit for us:
Take our FREE Grant Readiness Assessment here.
Schedule a FREE Virtual Coffee with a grant advisor here.

APPLICATION

• Start Date for Individuals: June 2025
• Start Date for Teams: Rolling Intake
• Note that the date varies in different regions, check the date for your region here.

How to Apply: Antler Program

Take your startup journey to the next level with Antler! Apply now!