Up to $250,000 - and you do not need a startup yet
A venture-building residency in Nairobi that backs individuals before they have a company, helping them find a co-founder and validate an idea, then investing.
Use when
You have deep domain expertise and want to be funded while you find a co-founder and validate an idea from scratch.
Skip when
You want equity-free money, or you already have a funded company and need growth capital rather than a residency.
Status (8 Sep 2026): applications are open, with the next cohort starting 12 October 2026. Award: US$100,000 for 10% equity, plus a pre-committed US$150,000 to match your next VC round at that round's valuation - up to US$250,000 in total. Also included: over US$850,000 in tech credits (rising to US$2 million for portfolio companies) and free office space at ABC Place. No residency fees in Kenya. The Founder Residency runs 10 weeks in two five-week phases. You do not need an existing startup or a co-founder - Antler helps you find one. Highly selective: fewer than 1% of applicants are backed.
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
Mini-MBA and seed prizes for Cameroonian women entrepreneurs
