Loading resources...
§ Accelerator
A 10-week accelerator program for aspiring founders to form teams, validate business ideas, and secure pre-seed funding.
Antler Australia is a ten-week early-stage venture generation accelerator administered by the global venture capital firm Antler. Operating full-time across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, the bi-annual residency program runs cohorts each February and July, with the next formal intake scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026. Selected participants pitch to an internal investment committee to secure $225,000 AUD in pre-seed funding in exchange for a twelve percent equity stake, backed by the firm's recent $77 million AUD Fund II. The accelerator connects participants to the broader Antler Global network and has supported notable regional portfolio companies such as Pathzero, Upcover, and Xailient. This specific resource is primarily intended for aspiring solo founders and early-stage teams at the pre-idea stage seeking structured co-founder matching, rigorous market validation, and initial institutional capital to launch new technology enterprises.
Antler Australia runs 10-week in-person residencies across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, investing A$225,000 for 12% equity (A$68K program fee deducted, approximately A$157K net to founders). Follow-on matching covers 50% of external funding, and the Antler Elevate fund provides up to $25M at Series A. The 2026 deadline is August 17, 2026.
Structured co-founder matching, mentorship from Australian operators and investors, and access to Antler's global network. The follow-on structure is particularly strong - Antler matches 50% of external funding and has a dedicated Elevate fund for Series A. This gives you a clear multi-stage funding path without needing to find new investors at every stage.
Pre-idea to early-stage founders. No team or idea required to apply. Must be willing to commit to in-person residency at one of the Australian hubs.
Antler Australia: A 10-week accelerator program for aspiring founders to form teams, validate business ideas, and secure pre-seed funding.
Antler Australia is offered by Antler.
Antler Australia currently lists A$225K for 12% equity (A$68K program fee deducted, ~A$157K net to founders). Follow-on matching 50% of external funding. Access to Antler Elevate fund (up to $25M at Series A). 10-week in-person residency. as its value.
Pre-idea to early stage founders; no team or idea required to apply
Antler Australia is listed for Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane.