Antler

"It’s not a school. It’s just a place to gather insane talent that is in the process of building something truly amazing and creating as much energy around that as you can.” Magnus Grimeland, Antler Founder and CEO. On the first episode of The Further, Faster Podcast- Magnus shares how Antler began with a single conviction: bring together exceptional people and help them build. Listen now. Link in comments. 🎧

Episode 1 of The Further, Faster Podcast is live 🎧 Antler’s CCO Bede Moore, sits down with Antler founder and CEO, Magnus Grimeland, to explore the journey of building Antler- from the very first idea to creating a global platform supporting founders worldwide. They discuss the challenges of building a global team and network, scaling Antler into the world’s most active AI investor, and lessons for founders and future entrepreneurs. We’re sharing insights and stories every founder should know. 🚀 Hit the link in the comments to listen, and click follow to ensure you don’t miss an episode. 👇

When Salar Shahini moved from Iran to the US, he didn’t find community in bars or clubs- he found it through movement. Running, climbing, playing soccer… fitness became his bridge to new connections, and it inspired him to create Sweatpals a social platform connecting people to local fitness events and trainers. Since launching in 2022, Sweatpals has grown to 800K+ users, 2M monthly visits, and raised $3M led by a16z speedrun and Pear VC. 🔗 Click the link in the comments to read the full profile on Salar Shahini and Sweatpals.

We’re thrilled to launch The Further, Faster Podcast 🚀 Episode one drops tomorrow. We’ll tap into the minds of world-class founders, breakout startups, experienced operators, VCs, and innovators spanning every stage, every continent, and every perspective. We'll share real stories from founders pushing boundaries. Don’t miss it.

Sol Campbell former England footballer, reveals what elite sport taught him about succeeding in business. 🚀 Link to the full panel in the comments 👇

Kicking off our largest Antler residency in the UK yet 🚀 This week, over 100 founders came together in London to begin the next eight-week sprint with Antler- ready to go all in on building from the ground up. From fintech to biotech, AI to climate, this cohort brings together repeat founders, senior operators, and first-time builders with one shared ambition: to create what’s next.  We’re proud to be hosted by our friends at Cooley LLP, who helped us open the doors to this journey with energy, ambition, and community. Among the founders joining us are:  👉Builders who’ve raised Series A rounds and scaled companies to tens of millions in revenue 👉Product leaders from category-defining tech companies  👉Operators who’ve driven exits, IPOs, and global expansion 👉Researchers and technologists pioneering in AI, health tech, and climate innovation   Collectively, they represent: 🌏25+ nationalities and a global mix of experience  📚Alumni of leading universities and venture-backed startups  👊A new generation of founders ready to build faster, smarter, and with greater conviction Here’s to the start of something remarkable. Let’s go further, faster. 💥

🚨 Europe’s All-Star Hack Night is here. On October 16th, we’re teaming up with Onstage to bring together Europe’s most ambitious builders for one challenge: build something worth $1M+ in just 3 hours. The prize? 👉Pitch live at Onstage Demo Day (Oct 23) in front of 300+ investors. 👉A fast-track spot into Antler’s residency to take your idea further. We’re joining forces with an insane lineup: ElevenLabs, Lovable, Granola, Balderton Capital, Atomico, Episode 1 Ventures, Chapter One- plus support from HSBC Innovation Banking, HubSpot For Startups, The Graduate Guide and Gossip Group. Apps close Friday Oct 10 at 5pm BST. If you’re a builder with something to prove- this is for you. 🔗 Link in comments.

Last week Japan cohort 5 kicked off. 🚀 Week one was a whirlwind of introductions, master classes, team challenges, leadership sessions, office hours, and sprint sessions. Our founders have an exciting 10 weeks ahead of them. By being selected into Antler, these founders are already outliers. It takes relentless drive, bold aspiration, and the courage to leave stability behind to build from Day Zero. Surrounded by exceptional peers and guided by partners who’ve been founders themselves, this cohort of 84 entrepreneurs from 31 nationalities is driven, ambitious, and ready to tackle the world’s toughest problems. This is just the beginning. 👊

Few people understand the founder journey like our founder & CEO, Magnus Grimeland. 🚀 As the leader of Antler, the world’s most active early-stage investor, Magnus has seen what it really takes to succeed. On October 8th at 09:30 CET, join Gründergruppen for a digital morning seminar where Magnus will share his perspective on: 👉What drives a successful technical founder 👉Which traits give founders an edge 👉When to “make the jump” into building 👉Whether timing, market, or location matter most You’ll also have the chance to ask Magnus your own questions live. 🗓️Sign up to join the session (or receive the recording). 👇Link in the comments.

Two Antler portfolio companies — and the amazing entrepreneurs behind them — are on this list! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #9 micro1 & Ali Ansari #18 Lovable & Anton Osika / Fabian Hedin