Build an AI company
solo, in 4 weeks

For this program you must have an idea. It is the most important selection criterion, because the program is short and you need to start hunting for PMF immediately.

We're looking for founders who deeply know their domain and their customers. Non-developers are welcome if you're AI-native. Founders who know their market can move fastest.

In the first 2 weeks you launch an AI solution/service and enter the revenue proof race. A mid-review at week 2 determines progression to another 2-week race. Revenue updates live on the dashboard. If you don't pass the review, you can join another team, move to the connected Antler Forge program, or offboard.

Unlike the standard Inception program, you can participate while employed. You must be ready to commit at least 12 hours outside working hours. Stealth-mode night builders welcome.

There is no participation fee. Antler Founders Space is open 24/7. Free coaching kicks in once you pass the mid-review after week 2.

Yes. Antler Korea actively welcomes global founders. The program can be run in English, and we provide visa guidance.

You'll receive the final decision within 1–2 weeks after applying. This program does not include a separate partner interview.

Around $670K (~₩1B) total, including Antler-portfolio Lovable, AWS, Claude, OpenAI and more — top tier among Korean VCs.

As soon as a partner decides to sponsor the team after week 4, they coordinate the IC timeline. Because Antler's global offices are involved, you pre-pitch Asia, EU, and US partners on the idea. Timelines from there vary by country.

Like item 9, investment terms vary by country. Valuations and check sizes are higher than the standard Korea terms.