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Up to $30 million
Antler East Africa is an accelerator for tech founders in East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. It backs individuals at the earliest stage, with pre-seed investment typically ranging from $100K to $150K and follow-on support available. Antler states it can invest up to $30 million over time from inception through Series C. Applicants must be able to commit full-time, meet visa requirements for their chosen location, and submit only one application at a time.
Long-term investment partnership
Antler backs founders from inception through Series C, investing up to $30 million as they scale.
Global platform access
Once Antler invests, founders can leverage the full power of Antler’s global platform.
Global day-zero investor (30+ locations worldwide). East Africa program in Nairobi builds companies from scratch — join as individual, find co-founder, build MVP, get funded in 6 months. $100-150K pre-seed. Follow-on fund available for graduates. Part of $1B+ global Antler platform.
Co-founder matching, business building, mentorship, investor readiness, global Antler network
Early — very early. 6-month commitment. Equity stake.
Apply only when you can commit full-time, since Antler states the program cannot be combined with a full-time job, degree, another company, or freelance work. In your application and interviews, clearly explain your vision, trajectory, and preferred residency location, and make sure your visa eligibility is straightforward for that location.
2022
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Growing portfolio of East African tech startups