VC firm Antler raises over $300 mn, expands focus to invest up to Series C

VC firm Antler fund raising: Primary focus to remain pre-seed stage funding as it seeks to invest in the world's "most exceptional people"

Global venture capital firm Antler has announced that it has closed over $300 million to date, allowing it an opportunity to provide continued support to its companies in subsequent funding rounds. Investors in the funds include Schroders, Vækstfonden, and Phoenix Group.

Antler said it is on a mission to fundamentally improve the world by enabling and investing in the world's most exceptional people. The primary focus of the firm will remain investing at the pre-seed stage, with the firm now also having the ability to offer its portfolio companies follow-on capital as they grow and scale, up to Series C.