Antler is looking for exceptional technical founders to build venture-scale, category-defining businesses from scratch. This residency is designed for high-caliber engineers and former co-founders who want to transition from early-stage startup experience to building their own company. You will receive expert guidance and the backing of a global investment platform.
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Founder in Residence - Technical at Antler — Global inception-stage VC
Are you a high-caliber engineer or former startup hire ready to build your own venture-scale company? Antler is looking for technical outliers to join their residency program in the UK. Unlike traditional VCs, Antler backs exceptional individuals before they even have a team or a finalized idea. If you have seen the 'zero-to-one' journey at a venture-backed startup and have the ambition to lead your own, this is your platform to find a co-founder and secure institutional backing from day one.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Antler - Global inception-stage investor backing outlier founders.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Ideate and validate high-impact business concepts that have the potential to become category-defining companies.
- Collaborate with other exceptional founders within the Antler cohort to form a balanced and high-performing founding team.
- Pitch your finalized business model to Antler’s investment committee to secure pre-seed funding and global scaling support.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Experienced engineer who has worked at venture-backed startups, ideally from Seed through Series C stages.
- Proven ‐zero-to-one‑ mindset, demonstrated through experience as a former co-founder or as an early hire in a fast-growing company.
- Possesses a deep-seated desire to become an entrepreneur and the technical expertise to build a scalable product architecture.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Access a global investment network that backs individuals over teams, providing a unique platform to find a world-class co-founder.
- Receive institutional backing at the inception stage from a VC famous for identifying and supporting outlier talent early.
- Transition from being an early employee to a founder with a structured pathway to building a venture-scale startup.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
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About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
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How does this work?
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