Antler Australia is the local arm of the global pre-seed investor headquartered in Singapore, operating from Sydney to back Australia's most ambitious founders from Day Zero. The program invests on a cohort basis, targeting 8-16 startups at a time through a six-month pre-seed program.
Antler's Sydney program provides co-founder matching, mentors, and an alumni network to coach founders through the earliest stages of company building. The firm invests up to $125K through its venture program, with potential for $500K in direct follow-on investments.
As part of Antler's global network spanning 30 cities with 1,300+ investments, Australian founders gain access to a worldwide community of entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors — making it one of the most connected pre-seed programs available.
Sydney, Australia
"From Day Zero in Sydney to a global network of 30 cities — matching co-founders, building startups, and backing Australia's most ambitious founders."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Antler Australia's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Antler Australia can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.