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Antler

Antler, based in New York, backs generalist Pre-Seed startups, mostly leading rounds with checks from $500k to $1 million, including Lovable and Airalo.

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Entry stagePre-seed

Check size$500K to $1M

Leads roundsYes

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team6 people1 activity update, latest Sep 27

Who you would pitch at Antler

6 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Prerna SharmaGeneral PartnerShe joined Antler in 2018 in Singapore and previously held roles at Uber Asia and Flow Traders Asia.

Ryan SommervilleGeneral PartnerBefore Antler, he built ventures in financial services, apparel, and technology, and directed financial programs at Start Small, Think Big.

Rio HodgesAssociateHe invests at seed and pre-seed stages, with a focus on sectors like AI, consumer, fintech, health, and climate.

Jeff BeckerInvesting teamHe worked at LinkedIn for nine years, launched Earhoox, and was a General Partner at Forum Ventures before joining Antler.

Roslyn JinPartner and Head of U.S. PlatformShe previously worked at WeWork, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and the Executive Office of the President.

Tyler NorwoodInvesting team

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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1 activity update since September, latest Sep 27.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Does not invest inPharma, Defense

Notable investments

LovableAiraloReebeloPeec.ai

In their words

Antler in the US | Further, FasterWe’re a global early stage VC investing in founders from day zero. Our founder residency is a building sprint where you leverage community, coaching, and intense effort twww.antler.co/location/us

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Questions

What stage does Antler invest in?

Antler reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Antler invest?

Antler reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does Antler lead rounds?

Yes. Antler says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Antler?

Prerna Sharma (General Partner), Ryan Sommerville (General Partner).

Is Antler active right now?

Antler has shown 1 activity update since September 2026, the latest on 2026-09-27.

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