Founder in Residence - GTM at Antler
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £210k + Equity
Ready to stop building someone else's company and start your own? Antler is offering elite GTM leaders a £210,000 investment on day one to join their London residency this September. This is your launchpad to find an elite technical co-founder, validate your ideas, and access up to £500k in funding within nine months.
If you have a track record of scaling startups from scratch and the drive to build something iconic, this is the most de-risked path to entrepreneurship in Europe. Join a cohort of 100 vetted founders and turn your commercial expertise into a category-defining venture.
What's the next step?
Antler are hiring from Jack's network. Talk to Jack for free and get a direct introduction to the team, if a good fit.
Role overview
Transition from operator to founder through Antler’s London residency. This intensive 8-week program provides immediate capital, co-founder matching with elite technical talent, and expert validation. You will leverage your GTM expertise to build a venture-backed company from scratch, supported by a global network and guaranteed follow-on investment opportunities and mentorship.
About Antler
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.
What you will do
- Partner with a technical co-founder to ideate, validate, and build a high-growth startup from the ground up during an intensive 8-week residency.
- Lead the entire go-to-market strategy, from landing the first ten customers to establishing a scalable commercial playbook for your new venture.
- Pitch for inception-stage investment and prepare for rapid scaling using Antler’s dedicated support, network access, and automatic follow-on funding mechanisms.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record of building GTM from scratch at Seed to Series B venture-backed startups, demonstrating the ability to win customers without a pre-existing playbook.
- High-velocity operator with “founder traits” including relentlessness, first-principles thinking, and the magnetism required to attract talent and early adopters to a new vision.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and the commitment to quit your current role to build a company full-time starting September 2026.
Why this role is remarkable
- Receive £210,000 on day one, including £125k for equity plus an £85k uncapped convertible note, with up to £500k available over the first nine months.
- Join a highly selective cohort of 100 vetted participants to find a technical co-founder among elite engineers and product builders who need commercial leadership.
- Benefit from automatic follow-on support with 50% matching on your next raise, providing a clear path from inception to Series A and beyond.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Antler wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.