Antler Australia
Growth equitySydney · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Antler Elevate is the emerging growth fund of Antler, extending the firm's support beyond the seed stage up to Series C. It backs founders scaling breakout companies across more than 20 technology ecosystems on six continents, investing both in companies from Antler's early-stage funds and selectively in category leaders previously outside its portfolio. The fund typically invests at Series A in rounds of $3-10M USD and may lead or co-lead. It aims to be a long-term partner from day zero to exit, supporting portfolio companies with capital, talent, mentorship, and network, drawing on the team's vertical and operating expertise to guide founders along their growth trajectory.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websitePart of the Antler Elevate team; formerly Global Head of M&A and investments at PayU, the payments and fintech arm of Prosus.
Part of the Antler Elevate team; previously grew Lazada from pre-seed to unicorn status, with the Southeast Asian e-commerce company sold to Alibaba Group in 2016.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Antler Australia invest at?
- Antler Australia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Antler Australia's typical check size?
- Antler Australia typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.
- What sectors does Antler Australia focus on?
- Antler Australia focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Antler Australia located?
- Antler Australia is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
- Does Antler Australia lead rounds?
- Yes, Antler Australia leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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