Capital Formation

The Role

This is a foundational hire and pivotal moment for Antler in North America. We are looking for a Head of Capital Formation to own and scale fundraising across the region, leading institutional capital raising while helping shape the next phase of Antler's platform. This is not a stewardship role; it is a build role.

You will lead fundraising across institutional LPs, family offices, and strategic investors. This is a senior sales leadership position combining relationship depth, execution intensity, and meaningful strategic ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital raising and origination across North America fundraising targets.
• Manage the full fundraising cycle from prospecting through close.
• Build and maintain a well-segmented pipeline of institutional investors.
• Lead term negotiation and closing processes.
• Serve as primary relationship owner for North American LPs.
• Represent Antler externally at investor meetings, forums, and conferences.
• Build, lead and develop a team of 3+ Capital professionals in North America.
• Partner with Managing Partners to influence fund product design and positioning.
• Influence capital formation infrastructure, including pipeline management and CRM tools.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience raising institutional capital across North America.
• A demonstrated history of originating and closing fund commitments with institutional LPs.
• Deep relationships across the North American allocator ecosystem.
• Experience leading or building capital formation teams.
• Familiarity with venture or early-stage investing structures is helpful.

Operating Style and Personal Attributes

• An entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong personal ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• A collaborative instinct across regions.
• Intellectual curiosity about venture and innovation.
• Pragmatism and adaptability.

Location

Based in, or willing to relocate to, a major North American financial centre (New York or San Francisco preferred), with flexibility for frequent regional and international travel.