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Techstars vs Antler
What Techstars and Antler each invest, the equity they take, who they suit and when applications close, from each programme's own pages.
Techstars vs Antler
Techstars
- Funding
- US$220,000 US$220k: $20k on a post-money convertible equity agreement for 5% in common stock plus $200k on an uncapped MFN SAFE
- Instrument
- SAFE
- Equity taken
- 5% 5% in common stock from the convertible equity agreement, plus whatever the $200k uncapped MFN SAFE converts into at the next priced round
- Programme fee
- not published
- Duration
- not published
- Cohort size
- not published
- Cohorts
- not published
- Delivery
- Hybrid
- Stages
- Pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- Sector-agnostic
- Open to founders from
- not published
- Perks
- not published
Programmes last three months. The New York City programme meets in person for its first two weeks, one week in the middle and demo day. The offer is regional: Techstars Tokyo invests US$120k ($100k uncapped MFN SAFE or J-KISS plus $20k for 5%).
Antler
- Funding
- not published Varies by location. Singapore (January 2026): US$150k first ticket (US$100k SAFE for 10% plus US$50k uncapped MFN SAFE), up to US$400k from inception. US: initial commitment typically US$500k to US$1M plus US$650k in partner credits
- Instrument
- not published
- Equity taken
- not published 10% for the initial US$100k SAFE in Singapore; equity terms differ by location
- Programme fee
- not published The US page states there is no fee to join the Antler Residency
- Duration
- not published
- Cohort size
- not published
- Cohorts
- not published
- Delivery
- In person
- Stages
- Idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- Sector-agnostic
- Open to founders from
- Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
- Perks
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- US$650k in partner credits (US)
- Office space and community access
- Structured fundraising support
Residency length varies by location: six weeks in Singapore, up to three months in the US.
Where they differ
| Term | Techstars | Antler |
|---|---|---|
| Funding | US$220,000 | not published |
| Equity taken | 5% | not published |
| Instrument | SAFE | not published |
| Programme fee | not published | not published |
| Duration | not published | not published |
| Cohorts | not published | not published |
| Delivery | Hybrid | In person |
| Stages | Pre-seed, seed | Idea, pre-seed |
| Sectors | Sector-agnostic | Sector-agnostic |
| Based in | United States | Singapore, Singapore |
| Next deadline | 18 November 2026 | Any time |
Which fits whom
Techstars fits founders
- At the pre-seed or seed stage
- Who can join some sessions in person in the United States
- In any sector
- Willing to give up 5% equity; the standard offer is US$220,000
Antler fits founders
- At the idea or pre-seed stage
- Who can be in Singapore for the programme
- In any sector
- Who will ask about equity first: the terms are not published
Application dates
Techstars
New York City, Boston, London and Anywhere 2027: applications opened 24 August 2026 and close 18 November 2026; the programme starts 8 March 2027 and demo day is 3 June 2027.
Antler
Applications are accepted at any time.
Techstars vs Antler: questions founders ask
Which invests more, Techstars or Antler?
Techstars publishes a standard offer of US$220,000; Antler does not publish one.
Which takes less equity, Techstars or Antler?
Techstars takes 5%; Antler does not publish its equity terms.
Which closes first, Techstars or Antler?
Techstars closes on 18 November 2026; Antler has no published deadline ahead.
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