Generalist · Toronto, ON

Antler Canada

We spark startups to life

← Investors in Ontario
Cheque
Around $250k
Role
Can lead a round
Pace
Actively deploying
Kind
Generalist
Based in
Toronto, ON
Vehicle size
$23M
Founded
2021
Works in
EN
Last deal seen
March 2026
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
SaaS, AI and machine learning, Fintech and insurtech, Cybersecurity, Marketplaces and consumer

Their thesis, in full

Antler Canada is the Canadian division of Singapore-headquartered global day-zero VC Antler, launched in Toronto in 2021. It runs two residencies a year, each bringing together 65 founders who pitch, form teams, and receive $250,000 for 9 percent to build the company from day zero. Fund I closed at $23 million after targeting $30 million, and Fund II is being raised by GPs Bernie Li and Tammer Kamel (former Quandl CEO, sold to Nasdaq) with associate partner Shambhavi Mishra. Portfolio includes EZee Assist (AI for franchisees), Chexy, Glassbox, NetNow, Mycroft and FlowLinker. 36 investments as of May 2025, and zofiQ was acquired by ConnectWise in January 2026.

What they bring past the cheque

  • Day-zero founder program ($250K for 9 percent)
  • Global Antler network (24+ locations worldwide)
  • Cohort-based team building, two cohorts of 65 founders a year
  • Operator GPs (Quandl exit)
  • B2B SaaS, fintech and marketplace lens
  • $350K+ in cloud and compute credits

Questions they usually ask

Have an answer ready for each one before the first call.

  1. Are you applying as a solo founder open to co-founder matching, or as an existing team?
  2. Which Antler cohort dates fit your timeline to start building full-time?
  3. What stage do you expect to reach by the time you graduate the day-zero program?

Follow-on

Antler invests $250,000 for 9 percent at inception, then provides follow-on funding, with up to $25 million of growth capital available from its global fund. Graduates lean on the Antler network across 24+ locations worldwide and on the downstream investors that have backed Antler Canada companies, including Luge Capital, Hustle Fund, Drive Capital, Crossbeam, Venrex, Khosla Ventures and N49P.

Who to talk to

Portfolio

Names they back, most notable first.

  • EZee AssistPre-seed · 2024
  • MycroftPre-seed · 2024
  • FlowLinkerPre-seed · 2024
  • zofiQPre-seed · 2023
  • NetNowPre-seed · 2023
  • ChexyPre-seed · 2022
  • GlassboxPre-seed · 2024

Often in the same rounds

Investors seen alongside them in past rounds.

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Checked September 2026 from public sources. source ↗ · Website ↗ · LinkedIn ↗