Catalyst by Wellstar is investing in Antler to help build the next generation of multi-industry innovation, starting at the very beginning with bold founders and breakthrough ideas.
The best ideas don’t always start in the industry they intend to disrupt. It can start much earlier, with bold founders, transformative ideas, and the right support systems to turn vision into meaningful impact.
That’s why we’re proud to invest in Antler, a global venture platform redefining how early-stage startups are launched and scaled. With offices in 27 cities across six continents, including a growing presence in the United States, Antler provides hands-on guidance, capital, and positive investment support to founders from the very beginning of their journey.
“At Antler, our mission is to back the world’s most driven founders from day zero and help them build generation-defining companies,” said Jeff Becker, General Partner at Antler US. “Partnering with organizations like Catalyst by Wellstar allows us to better serve founders who are working at the intersection of health and innovation by offering them industry insights, strategic access, and operational scale.”
Backing Bold Ideas from Day Zero to Scale
Antler’s U.S. Fund II highlights the impact of early and intentional support. A few standout startups in their portfolio include:
American Housing Corp: A modular building system addressing the housing crisis by creating scalable, cost-effective communities that enrich lives and expand access to safe housing.
Synvect: A bioengineered mosquito control solution designed to combat the rising global burden of mosquito-borne disease through safe, sustainable population management.
Groupr: A predictive bulk delivery platform that provides affordable essential goods to low-income households, improving access to necessities through data-driven logistics.
Rebolt: Based in Atlanta, Rebolt is an all-in-one AI marketing platform for home service businesses. It enables companies to quickly launch high-performing, SEO-optimized websites that drive a significant increase in leads and revenue within weeks.
Doorstep.ai: Doorstep is reinventing last-mile delivery using AI-powered visual navigation. The technology ensures packages reach the correct doorstep with complete accuracy and efficiency.
Equiply: This data-driven platform helps hospitals optimize capital planning by analyzing the lifecycle of medical equipment. By forecasting end-of-life timelines, Equiply enables smarter, more cost-effective budgeting that improves care continuity and operational efficiency.
Each of these companies reflects the same belief that drives Catalyst: that real progress comes from purpose-driven innovation and from founders supported to build solutions that serve what matters most—people.
“We’re proud to partner with platforms like Antler that are pushing the boundaries of what early-stage innovation can look like,” said John D. Cooper, Head of Venture Investment for Catalyst by Wellstar. “The future of healthcare will be shaped by caregivers alongside visionary founders, collaborative partnerships, and solutions that emerge both inside and outside of traditional healthcare. By aligning with Antler, we’re helping bring to life the next generation of innovations that will advance care and improve lives for years to come.”
A Shared Vision for the Future of Health
Antler’s global reach, founder-first approach, and focus on early-stage development align with our belief that the most powerful breakthroughs begin long before they are market-ready.
Together, Catalyst and Antler are helping a new generation of entrepreneurs reimagine what is possible at the intersection of health, technology, and human experience.
