Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that partners with exceptional founders from day zero to build impactful, scalable companies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, the firm operates across 30 locations worldwide, including an office in Nairobi, Kenya. Antler backs founders from inception, providing capital, community, and support to launch startups tackling global challenges. In Kenya, Antler has focused exclusively on seed-stage investments from January 2020 to October 2023, participating in eight funding rounds totaling $3.1 million. The firm targeted fintech with four investments, marketing and CRM with three, and media and entertainment with one. Portfolio companies include Flowcart, which enables selling, support, and customer retention on WhatsApp; Churpy, for automating receivables reconciliation; Nobuk Collect, for group payment tracking; and Hustlesasa, for event ticketing and payments. Antler has co-invested with firms such as Goodwater Capital, Chandaria Capital, and Nairobi Business Angels Network, demonstrating strong local partnerships in the Kenyan ecosystem.
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