Antler Korea: price, who can join and alternatives
Antler Korea runs a six month founder residency twice a year, starting with 11 weeks where individuals and teams build ideas and form founding teams. Investment reviews happen in weeks 4, 7 and 11, and Antler Korea invests up to US$260K (₩350M) per team. Its next Seoul cohort is listed for 15 March 2027.
Antler Korea at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | An early-stage VC that backs founders from day zero | antler.co |
| Format | A six month residency, run twice a year | antler.co |
| Residency | 11 weeks of building ideas and forming a founding team | antler.co |
| Upcoming intake | Next Korea cohort starts 15 March 2027 in Seoul | antler.co |
| Applications | Applications are accepted year-round | antler.co |
| Entry | Everyone applies individually through the website | antler.co |
| Investment reviews | Investment reviews happen in weeks 4, 7 and 11 | antler.co |
| Investment | Invests up to US$260K (₩350M) per team | antler.co |
| Applicants | Says 8,000 founders applied within two years | antler.co |
Who it suits
- Solo founders looking for a co-founder before they have a company
- Early teams wanting pre-seed investment and structured coaching
- Founders ready to commit to an in-person residency in Seoul
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who just want a casual meetup or social
- Founders not looking for investment
- Founders wanting to join before the 15 March 2027 cohort
Alternatives to Antler Korea
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| D.CAMP (dcamp) | Free (d.day founders summit) | Apply to the batch; register for d.day events |
| Founder Breakfast Club Seoul | Not published | Request to join on Luma; small spots |
| Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund) | Free | Register on Luma; address shared after sign-up |
| Founders Running Club Seoul | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Global Startup Center (GSC) | Not published | Register on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) | Not published | Annual online application; selected teams progress through three phases |
| Open Ground Seoul (OG Seoul) | ₩20,000 (Builders & Creators evenings) | Request to join on Luma |
| Seoul AI Hub | ₩60,000 a month per open-plan desk (residents) | Irregular intakes; document review and a 10 minute pitch |
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Questions about Antler Korea
- What is Antler Korea?
- A six month founder residency run twice a year by Antler, an early-stage VC that backs founders from day zero.
- When is the next cohort?
- The Korea cohort is listed to start on 15 March 2027 in Seoul.
- How much does Antler Korea invest?
- Up to US$260K (₩350M) per team.
- How do I apply?
- Everyone applies individually through the website. Applications are accepted year-round.
- Website
- antler.co
- Price
- Not published (Antler invests US$260K per team)
- Entry rule
- Individual application, interviews and reference check
- Format
- Six month founder residency in Seoul, twice a year, with co-founder matching and investment
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