Amafi Joins Antler Residency 15 in Sydney

Amafi Selected for Antler’s 15th Australian Residency

We’re excited to announce that Amafi has been selected for Antler’s 15th residency program in Sydney. The 10-week program kicked off in February 2026, bringing together 57 founders from 20 countries to build, validate, and launch the next generation of startups.

Antler is one of the world’s most active early-stage venture platforms, operating across six continents with a portfolio of over 1,400 companies. Their Australian residency program is one of the most competitive in the region, selecting this cohort from approximately 2,000 applications.

Why Antler

Antler’s residency model aligns with where Amafi is today. The program provides structured support for early-stage teams through co-founder matching, idea validation, masterclasses on venture-building topics, expert fireside chats, and regular pitch sessions — all backed by hands-on office hours with the Antler team.

As James McClure, Partner at Antler, put it: “By the end of 10 weeks, we want to see paying customers or significant interest in an initial feature, deep insights into the customer problem, and teams tackling areas where they have a real advantage.”

That focus on customer traction and domain expertise is exactly how we’ve been building Amafi — grounded in real M&A workflows and validated by the dealmakers who use them every day.

A Strong Cohort

The Residency 15 cohort is notably diverse in both background and geography. The average age of founders is 30, with 45% coming from technical backgrounds, 40% from commercial roles, and 15% as domain experts. Sixty-one percent have prior startup experience, and founders have come from across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to participate.

What This Means for Amafi

Joining Antler gives us access to a global network of investors, mentors, and operators who understand what it takes to build category-defining companies. For Amafi, this means accelerating our go-to-market in Asia Pacific, refining our AI-powered deal sourcing platform, and connecting with the broader venture ecosystem across Australia and beyond.

We’ll be sharing more updates as the residency progresses. If you’re an M&A professional interested in what we’re building, get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.