Antler Australia

Antler backs 8 new AI-first startups, from robotics to health, cybersecurity and fintech, in its 12th cohort

- May 1, 2025 8 MIN READ

Antler has unveiled its latest investments from the 12th Australian residency: eight new startups selected from thousands of applicants, spanning robotics, cybersecurity, and health – all with a strong emphasis on AI. The cohort reflects a growing trend for Antler: more founders building at the intersection of AI and deep industry expertise, moving faster than… Read more »

Accelerator

Antler in Australia residency 13 kicks off with more than 90 founders across 3 capitals

- February 18, 2025 4 MIN READ

The Sydney Startup Hub opened to Antler in Australia’s 13th residency last week, bringing together over 90 ambitious founders from across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Over the next few months, these entrepreneurs – both experienced and new – will test, build, and launch ventures in these three cities hoping to create a new generation of… Read more »

Kenneth Liang and Nicholas Carlton
Funding

Spoony, a social app for neurodivergent, ill and disabled people, connects with $1 million pre-Seed raise

- January 28, 2025 2 MIN READ

Spoony, a social app designed to help neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled people, has raised $1 million in pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Antler, NDIS provider Melba Support and Trampoline, with support from former Mable COO Piroska Bisits-Bullen. Spoony emerged from the Antler program in mid-2024, cofounded by CEO Nicholas Carlton and CTO… Read more »

Antler Australia

Antler Investor Memo Series: Lyngo AI answers the healthcare communication crisis with AI receptionists

- January 16, 2025 3 MIN READ

Early stage investment company Antler in Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing residency that builds great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and… Read more »

Antler Australia

The Dazzling Dozen: Antler in Australia backs 12 new early-stage startups with $2.7 million

- October 31, 2024 6 MIN READ

Since announcing the close of their oversubscribed second fund at $77 million and expansion to Brisbane last week, Antler has now unveiled 12 of their latest investments.  In line with Antler’s sector-agnostic focus to find the best possible founders in Australia, these 12 new startups span a broad range of industries including retail, sustainability, productivity,… Read more »

Business strategy

Startups 101: Understanding secondary share sales  – why not all fundraising is created equal

- October 15, 2024 3 MIN READ

In recent years, the media has increasingly blurred the lines between true capital raises and secondary sales, distorting the actual amount of new funding startups are receiving.  This confusion often misleads founders and investors, making it harder to understand the real financial position of a company. For first-time founders, navigating the complexities of capital raising… Read more »

fitflo founders
Accelerator

Antler Investor Memo Series: Fitflo’s AI is lifting gym loyalty to max gains and retention

- August 14, 2024 4 MIN READ

Early stage investment company Antler Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing program to build great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and people… Read more »

Accelerator

Antler Investor Memo Series: Enrola makes it easier for students to find the courses they want to study

- July 2, 2024 4 MIN READ

Early stage investment company Antler Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing program to build great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and people… Read more »

Dog, money, nurture
Venture Capital

Antler boss says: ‘you can count the Australian VCs writing first cheques at MVP who keep investing to Series A on one hand’ 

- June 12, 2024 2 MIN READ

I speak to hundreds of Australian founders every month from all backgrounds pursuing a wide range of businesses. However, there is one unifying view from them all: how hard it is to raise the necessary capital to scale and grow.  There’s a counter-intuitive irony here; historically, the best venture returns have come from the vintages… Read more »

Antler Australia

Antler Investor Memo Series: Huddled is helping lonely students connect and build a community while at university

- May 29, 2024 3 MIN READ

Early stage investment company Antler Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing program to build great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and people… Read more »

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