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🚀 "Every single Series A to Series B investor was introduced to me by Antler, says Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir, CEO of Airalo, the world's first eSIM store, serving over 10 million customers. Thrilled to have been part of Airalo’s journey since the founders met during our residency in Singapore in 2019. Our investment out of our emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate, reflects our belief in their remarkable performance and potential. Read the whole story behind how Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir and Abraham Burak met and founded Airalo 👇 Jussi Salovaara Winnie Khoo Martell Hardenberg Dr. Jonathan Doerr Romain (رومان) Assunção #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #eSIM #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #Antler #Airalo #FounderStory #GlobalStartup #EmergingTech #ResidencyProgram #InvestmentJourney #InnovationHub #StartupSupport #ScaleUp #EntrepreneurialSpirit

This Week at Antler - Antler in India 🇮🇳 teamed up with Google to support the startup community, providing valuable resources and guidance to entrepreneurs at a Women’s Breakfast Club hosted by Neha Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Tracxn: https://lnkd.in/dazeab29 Antler Partner Rajiv Srivatsa also announced our new Fastrack to Residency program aimed at helping talented entrepreneurs build and grow their startups with our support in India: https://lnkd.in/d42-BfHP The start of the next Antler in the Nordics residency is rapidly approaching, and we're on track to receive a record number of applications for this fall cohort. The program has a few spots open, so founders, this is the time to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/dF_xTuKD Last but not least - Antler in Vietnam 🇻🇳 hosted a VC Grand Prix and gathered up investors from Vietnam’s active startup ecosystem to come together for some friendly racing on the track: https://lnkd.in/dGbXy9Sw Look out for more updates our community of exceptional founders continues to grow around the world. #AntlerGlobal #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Partnerships

Antler portfolio company AskVinny supports landlords and building operators by providing a platform that allows handymen like Janak Vyas to resolve customer requests remotely through its video service. Rory Buchanan 👷 and Johnny Siu founded Ask Vinny at the Antler residency in the UK, where they identified a gap in the market for a property management platform that offers a cost-effective and efficient service. The AI-driven maintenance service is Ask Vinny’s first step towards improving the renting experience from start to end for landlords and tenants alike. Read more about Ask Vinny as featured in The Times via the link in the comments 👇 #PropertyManagement #proptech #AI #Antler

Antler portfolio company Uncover has raised $1.4M in a funding round led by EQ2 Ventures and igniteXL Ventures with participation from Chui Ventures, ATG Samata and Altree Capital. Co-founded by Sneha Mehta, CFA and Jade Oyateru, MBA, Uncover is driven by a data-centric approach that taps into East Africa's fastest-growing digital female community. The brand has launched 6 market-disruptive proprietary-brand products at East Africa's largest retail chains (wellness, pharmaceutical, grocery, beauty) as well as through a D2C e-commerce platform. Congratulations to the Uncover team as they continue to expand their mission across new markets in Africa and beyond. Follow the link in the comments for more on Uncover👇

Antler is the most active investor in Europe per Sifted’s latest report on H1 2024: https://lnkd.in/dXG2KXmH Join us to form your team, validate your idea, and scale your business with a global network of entrepreneurs. Check for residencies starting soon here: https://lnkd.in/dMjUYHYa

Endless Health has raised $4.5M in a seed round to bring preventative medicine to homes across the nation. Teddy Himler, Partner at Antler Elevate, said, “Endless Health is shifting the preventative health paradigm from the clinic to the home. We are proud to be on this journey with them.” Endless Health's platform allows users to take charge of their health through seamless at-home testing - they can conduct comprehensive health checks, receive personalized preventative care recommendations, and engage in proactive health management. The $4.5M Series Seed round was led by Next Coast Ventures an early investor in Everly Health, and Asset Management Ventures who backed Reify Health At Antler, we doubled down on our investment, highlighting our confidence in Endless Health’s innovative approach to clinical trials and preventive healthcare. Cooper Galvin, Jiabao Li #Innovation #Healthcare #PreventiveMedicine #AntlerGlobal #EndlessHealth

The Antler in MENAP residency beginning in October is now open to founders! We want entrepreneurs primed with grit and a vision to make a transformative change to the world to apply what we’re looking for: - Domain experts - Experienced business operators - Ex-founders - Tech innovators - Early hires Whether you’re one of these or all, you’ll find your team and the green light you need for your idea from the Antler residency. If you want to know what it’s like to launch the next big thing in tech, hear from our founders who talk about their experiences during their Antler residencies. The link to join our AMA session to learn more is in the comments 👇 Do also connect with the Antler MENAP team to get the ball rolling - Dr. Jonathan Doerr, Romain (رومان) Assunção, Amy Z., Hala Ebrahim, Zade Al Borshaid, Mohamed Hamza, Mohamed Elmalik, Norhan Ghazi, Karan Teckchandani, Shadi Karra, Faheem Asvat, Ammar Zaidi, ACCA, MBA #Antler #AntlerMENAP #MENAP #Dubai #UAE #Riyadh #KSA #GCC #Preseed #Investment #VC #Founders #Startups #Tech #TechStartups #AMA

“What’s a common mistake new entrepreneurs make?” One major reason startup founders stumble is not getting comfortable with hearing 'no' repeatedly, shared Antler’s CEO Magnus Grimeland. Remember, even the most celebrated success stories faced numerous rejections before their breakthrough. Embrace the hustle and welcome those 'no's. Find that 11th ‘yes’ with Antler. Revisit the episode of When Shift happens: https://lnkd.in/gfbDGTJZ #Startups #FounderStories #hustle

Namma Yatri has raised $11 million from Blume Ventures, Antler, and Google. As a community-led mobility app, Namma Yatri is set to transform transportation. Nitin Sharma and Fady Abdel-Nour, CFA, Partners at Antler, said, "Namma Yatri’s focus on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is pioneering. They are building the mobility of the future—one that is inclusive, efficient, and sustainable. We are thrilled to support them." #mobility #DPI #MovingTech

For Christabel Kim, Antler was the unique platform to find the right cofounder and refine her Stealth Startup vision. She emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe and continuously asking critical questions to stay on track. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and community in the entrepreneurial journey. Read more about her founding journey https://lnkd.in/d4hP5R4e #TechLeadership #WomenInTech #Startups #Entrepreneurship