Fund 2 will back more than 100 new pre-seed Australian startups and is already close to halfway there, having invested in 40 ideas since May 2023. The success of the fund build will also see Antler accelerate the launch of its Queensland program by 12 months, kicking off in Brisbane in February 2025.
“The decision to fast-track our Brisbane residency reflects the vibrant entrepreneurial community here. We’ve seen significant demand from founders across industries, and our goal is to provide them with the capital and global backing needed to turn early-stage concepts into successful, scalable ventures,” he said.