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Antler
Antler Residency Program
Amount
Varies
Pre-seed investment
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Closes in 29 days
Odds
<2 per 1,000 applicants
Effort
30 to 60 min
Can you get this?
✕Applicants with side jobs or part-time commitment are not eligible
✓Valid visa for chosen location required
✓One application at a time only
✓Pre-seed or early-stage founders welcome
✓Highly selective; under 0.2% of applicants funded
Your real odds
Antler invests in fewer than 0.2% of applicants, which works out to less than 2 out of every 1,000 who apply.
Selection centers on the founder's perceived outlier potential, drive, and judgment, and while a concrete idea or early product strengthens your application, neither is required.
What it takes
Submit application with name, email, LinkedIn, and city30 to 60 min
Undergo profile review by local team
Interview with local team and partners
Receive and sign offer
Worth knowing
The application page explicitly states that more detail improves your chances of standing out, so treat the form as a pitch and fill it accordingly.
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