At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and support exceptional founders, lead investment opportunities, and represent Antler in the startup ecosystem.
- Company: Join Antler, a leading pre-seed venture capital fund with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, 23 days leave, and participation in carried interest.
- Other info: Dynamic role with access to a global network and deal flow across 27 cities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by backing innovative startups and shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
- Qualifications: Ideal for former founders or early-stage operators; VC experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Antler, one of the UK's largest pre-seed venture capital funds and a global early-stage VC operating across 27 cities and six continents, is seeking a Principal to join its UK investment team in London. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies including Lovable, Airalo, and Peec AI.
This is a core investment team role focused on identifying and backing exceptional founders from day zero. The Principal will source outstanding individuals, support founders through Antler's residency program, lead investment opportunities end-to-end from sourcing to investment committee, and represent Antler within the UK startup ecosystem.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and assessing founder potential before traditional signals exist.
- Leveraging existing networks across founders, operators, investors, and universities.
- Using AI-first workflows for sourcing and diligence.
- Supporting early company strategy and execution.
- Leading investment committee recommendations.
- Helping founders with fundraising processes.
Ideal backgrounds include:
- Former founders.
- Early-stage operators at high-growth startups.
- Investors/advisors with meaningful early-stage experience.
VC experience is helpful but not required. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The role offers participation in carried interest in UK Fund II, a competitive salary and performance-based bonus, 23 days' leave plus public holidays, and a global platform with deal flow across 27 cities.
Principal, Investment Team employer: InforCapital
Antler is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, ideal for those passionate about venture capital and supporting early-stage startups. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to participate in carried interest, all while being part of a global network that spans 27 cities. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, Antler provides unique opportunities to engage with founders and shape the future of the startup ecosystem.
