Antler East Africa Nairobi Residency 2026
10-week in-person founder residency in Nairobi starting April 2026. USD 100,000 for 10% equity for selected teams plus USD 100,000 follow-on matching.
Organisation
Antler
Location
Status
Open
Program Type
Venture Builder
Amount
USD 100,000
Size
Medium
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About this Program
Antler East Africa is a day-zero venture builder based in Nairobi for individuals and early-stage teams. The 10-week in-person residency starts April 2026. Antler removes barriers to entrepreneurship by helping founders find co-founders, validate ideas, and build companies from scratch. Selected teams pitch to the Antler Investment Committee at the end of the residency for USD 100,000 for 10% equity, with optional USD 100,000 follow-on matching. Notable Kenyan portfolio companies include KaFresh, HoneyCoin, Hustle, UNCOVER, Beemi, and Sukhiba.
Benefits & What You Get
USD 100,000 investment for 10% equity for successful teams, optional USD 100,000 follow-on matching, 10-week in-person programme, masterclasses, mentorship, co-founder matching, VC meetups, global Antler network across 30+ locations and 1,300+ portfolio companies.
Eligibility
Individuals or early-stage teams committed to building high-growth startups. Typically 5-15 years of work experience. Must be willing to relocate to Nairobi for the 10-week residency. Open to founders from any background or geography.
Equity Terms
10%
Source: Antler