On 21 May 2026 the government-owned British Business Bank made a £25m cornerstone commitment to Antler's UK Fund II — its first backing of Antler. The fund invests in founders from inception, initially committing up to £500k into new UK startups, with follow-on support through Antler's later-stage vehicle, Elevate.
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British Business Bank puts £25m into Antler UK Fund II to back founders from day one
Why this matters for founders
UK founders, even at the pre-idea stage, can apply to Antler's UK residency programme to access up to £500k at inception plus follow-on growth capital.
Source: British Business Bank
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