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October 2025
MOVE FASTER WITH
AI DISRUPT

AI is reshaping reality right now. If you’re the founder who refuses to wait, we're here to back you in building the future together.

Secure $400K in smart capital, tap $650K in GPU and AI credits, plug into a circle of ambitious founders and industry-leading mentors and scale up your growth at world-class speed—all in just 4 weeks!

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Outpace the competition
Where bold ideas meet rapid execution
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Secure smart capital with a streamlined investment process in just 4 weeks to accelerate your growth.

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Continue to receive support from us as a long-term capital partner who provides follow-on funding and access to top VCs.‍

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From GPU credits to advanced AI tooling, these AI perks give you the edge to build, scale, and expand faster.

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Tap into Southeast Asia’s thriving AI ecosystem while leveraging Antler’s global network to expand beyond borders.

AI Disrupt isn’t just about building startups—it’s about defining the future of AI.

Prepare to lead the charge.

 

In just 4 weeks, you’ll go beyond theory and directly into building, testing, and scaling. AI Disrupt is designed to provide founders with high-impact mentorship, hands-on workshops, and real-world feedback from experts and peers—ensuring that every startup is well positioned for rapid growth and long-term success.

Residency Sprints

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Foundation & Alignment: Set the stage for success by refining your vision, aligning with market needs, and identifying scalable revenue models. You'll work closely with Antler's partners to crystallize your product's value proposition and potential.
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Testing & Validation: Dive deep into customer validation, rigorous technical workshops, and product testing. This week focuses on identifying product-market fit and leveraging feedback loops to refine your MVP.
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Building & Optimization: Sharpen your go-to-market strategy, optimize your tech stack, and perfect your fundraising narrative. This week combines storytelling for investors with advanced technical sessions to sharpen your product.
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Final Investor Committee (IC) Presentation: Prepare for your big moment with final coaching sessions tailored to your startup’s strengths. You’ll present to Antler’s Investor Committee, with the opportunity to secure the funding you need.
Build with a true community of AI scalers
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Founder Testimonials
Hear it from our founders, not us

“The 4-week is worth six months of guessing. AI Disrupt unlocked the next stage for our business.”

Zhitao (Steven) Gao
Co-founder, IndustrialMind

 

"The sessions are top-notch, the founders are world-class and the team actively helps you connect with real partners and commercial opportunities."

Antonio Tinto
CEO, Lambdai Space

“The caliber of the cohort is impressive. Most of us came in with real products and traction, but left with much sharper go-to-market strategies and actual customer pipelines."

Mrunmayee Shende
Co-founder, Nugen

"It is definitely a real moment to have a quick pause, take a step back and review the whole business strategy of the company - especially the AI strategy. And boy we made quite a leap in how we see things holistically."

Indrasto Budisantoso
Co-founder, AnamayaAI

 

"What I did not expect to learn from this experience is how moving around the globe, connecting in Asia in my case, can expand perspectives."

Christophe Bacon
CEO & Co-founder, 5.Y GLUCOSE

"Antler is a VC that actually bring great energy, builds with you and is so transparent through out the entire process."

Aakash Patil
CEO & Co-founder, Nugen

Screening Criteria
Are you ready to outdisrupt?

→ You're building a transformative solution with a working MVP or early market traction

→ Your startup is about 3 to 9 months into its journey, and you're ready to accelerate growth and scale

→ You’re addressing high-impact challenges with the potential to reshape industries or reach billions of consumers in rapidly growing markets

→ You're able to commit full-time and in-person in Singapore from Oct 21 to Nov 14, 2025
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Apply

How to apply

Converse with our guided AI conversation through voice chat. The process is simple, fast, and designed to help us get to know you and your startup quickly. 

Answer dynamic, personalized questions about your product, traction, and growth plans in real-time, for about 30 minutes.

 

Pro tip: Be prepared to upload your pitch deck and share a link to a demo video.

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Build with the world's most-active AI investor

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Our portfolio of AI Startups that are scaling at rocket speed

The AI frontiers we’re excited to back.

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Building the Backbone: The future of AI depends on powerful, efficient, and scalable infrastructure. This space is ripe for founders innovating in AI-specific cloud management, GPU/TPU optimization, and edge computing solutions tailored for Southeast Asia’s unique environments.

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Smarter, Autonomous, Transformative: As AI evolves towards greater autonomy, agentic AI systems are leading the next wave of innovation. The future lies in building intelligent, autonomous agents capable of autonomous decision-making, complex problem-solving, and not only assist but fully manage intricate workflows across industries.

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Transforming Industries & Consumer Experiences: AI’s potential to revolutionize workflows, consumer behaviour, our everyday interaction with the world—is limitless. We're excited in backing founders who are building AI applications while applying their deep domain insight into transforming human's interaction with technology.

Powering you with world-class perks

Gain exclusive access to top-tier AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and technical resources from leading partners. From GPU credits to advanced AI tooling, these perks—worth over $650,000—give you the edge to build, scale, and disrupt faster. Provided by the companies below and more.

Here's what you need to know.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding will I receive, and what are the terms?

If selected for investment, you will receive $400,000 in funding minus program fee at the end of the program. This investment is structured in two parts:

  • $125,000 for 10% equity
  • $275,000 via an uncapped SAFE with a Most Favored Nation (MFN) clause

An uncapped SAFE with MFN means that our SAFE investment does not have a valuation cap. Instead, we receive the same terms as the most favorable investor in your next priced round, ensuring you get flexibility on valuation in future funding rounds and the best possible deal—all while securing early capital.

We also charge a program fee of $40,000, which is deducted from the total investment amount. This covers mentorship, access to technical resources, and investor connections—ensuring the program delivers maximum value for participating startups.

Do I need a co-founder to apply?

Yes, we require that all teams have at least two co-founders. The best startups are built by strong, complementary teams who can scale beyond product development—meaning technical excellence should be matched with go-to-market execution.

Having a co-founder significantly improves a startup’s chances of success by distributing responsibilities, enabling faster execution, and making the business more investable.

If you don’t have a co-founder yet, we strongly recommend finding one before applying.

Do I need to be in Singapore for the program?

Yes, AI Disrupt is an in-person, high-intensity program designed for rapid execution and growth. Founders must be fully committed and physically present in Singapore for the entire 4-week duration from Oct 21 to Nov 14, 2025 because:

  • Face-to-face mentorship accelerates decision-making and provides deeper engagement with technical and business advisors.
  • Investor introductions and networking opportunities are best done in person, allowing you to build stronger relationships beyond virtual meetings.
  • Hands-on collaboration with fellow founders fosters knowledge-sharing, partnerships, and fast problem-solving in ways remote programs can’t match.

This immersive approach is what sets AI Disrupt apart—it’s about speed, access, and execution in a condensed, high-impact environment.

What perks do participating startups get?

Founders selected for AI Disrupt gain access to exclusive AI perks and technical resources to accelerate development. These include:

  • GPU, inference, and fine-tuning credits to optimize AI model training and deployment.
  • Cloud computing credits from providers such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and NVIDIA.
  • Exclusive access to AI infrastructure partners, including OpenAI and Nebius, offering early access to cutting-edge models, APIs, and training programs.
  • Discounts and credits for AI-focused infrastructure, such as vector databases and ML optimization platforms.
  • Networking with global AI leaders and technical experts through Antler’s ecosystem.

All perks are provided at the start of the program—ensuring founders have the tools and support needed to build, scale, and refine their AI innovations from day one.

What happens after the program ends?

AI Disrupt is designed as a long-term capital partnership beyond the 4 weeks, ensuring founders continue to benefit from our ecosystem even after the program ends:

  • Follow-on funding: You’ll have the opportunity to raise additional capital beyond the initial $400,000.
  • Investor access: You’ll be plugged into Antler's global network of top VCs and strategic investors keen to back AI-first startups.
  • Continued mentorship: Ongoing support from the Antler team and fellow founders in our network.
  • Community & resources: You’ll remain connected to an exclusive group of AI founders, gaining access to more tools, perks, and networking opportunities to help you scale.

We don’t just invest in companies—we partner with founders for the long term.

Can I apply if I've already raised funding?

Yes, but startups should not be overfunded prior to completing the program. AI Disrupt is designed for early-stage teams (pre-seed to early traction) that will benefit from structured funding and program support.

If you’ve already raised capital, we’ll evaluate your application based on:

  • Whether you’re still at a stage where AI Disrupt can provide meaningful acceleration.
  • If your company’s valuation remains in line with early-stage investment principles.

If your startup has raised substantial funding prior, or is already operating at a later stage, this program may not be
the best fit.

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