Frequently Asked Questions

Where outliers come to go further, faster—Antler.

Antler backs the UK’s most ambitious founders with up to £500,000 at inception and pre-seed. Build in our eight-week residency alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, guided by partners who’ve been founders themselves — giving you the focus, capital, and network to accelerate what matters.

The next Antler residency in the UK starts October 7, 2025.

<aside> 🎯 This page addresses the most frequently asked questions by founders considering or accepted into our residencies. You might also find it useful to check out the Founder Brief, here.

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Is Antler an accelerator or incubator?

What stage do you invest in?

What kind of businesses do you back?

Is the Antler residency a full-time commitment?

Is there financial support for founders during the residency?

Do I need to have an idea?

Do you back solo founders?

When does the next residency start?

What are you looking for in founders?

How selective is Antler?

Can I apply if I already have traction, a product, or funding?

Can I apply if I don’t have the right to work in the UK?

What happens after the residency?