Head of Capital Formation - North America

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver against North America fundraising targets across Antler's fund suite, including flagship regional and global vehicles, thematic strategies, and co-investment opportunities.
• Manage the full fundraising cycle from prospecting and origination through qualification, pitching, due diligence management, and close.
• Build and maintain a high-quality, well-segmented pipeline of institutional investors, endowments, foundations, pension funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and strategic corporates suited to Antler's fund products.
• Lead term negotiation and closing processes, including side letters, subscription documentation, and partnership structuring where required.
• Establish and convert strategic LP partnerships that expand Antler's footprint and distribution capabilities in the region.
• Provide a clear, data-driven view of the NA fundraising pipeline, reporting regularly to global Capital Team leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Investor Relations & External Representation

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for North American LPs across the full investor lifecycle — from prospecting through ongoing stewardship.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality engagement, ensuring Antler remains top-of-mind and investors are well-informed on fund performance, portfolio developments, and strategic direction.
• Represent Antler externally at investor meetings, industry forums, conferences, panels, and other targeted events, acting as a credible and authoritative voice on early-stage venture, emerging managers, and private markets.
• Expand Antler’s reach by building and leveraging a network of advisors, gatekeepers, consultants, and other capital market intermediaries.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Antler’s mission, investment thesis, and portfolio — translating complex strategies into clear, differentiated narratives that engage prospective LPs.

Team Leadership & Management

• Build, lead and develop a team of 3+ Capital professionals in North America, setting clear targets, priorities, and performance standards.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture aligned with Antler's global values and the professionalism expected of a world-class capital markets function.
• Actively coach and mentor team members, supporting career development and technical skill-building in fundraising, LP relations, and deal structuring.
• Allocate coverage responsibilities and manage team workflow to ensure the LP pipeline is efficiently worked, and no relationship falls through the cracks.
• Work collaboratively with global Capital Team colleagues to share intelligence, align on messaging, and contribute to a One-Antler approach to fundraising.
• Balance strategic oversight with active participation in day-to-day fundraising execution.

Product Strategy & Market Insight

• Partner with global Managing Partners and the Capital Team to influence design and positioning of fund products that resonate with North American LPs and enable Antler to continue to scale.
• Translate LP feedback into actionable input for fund design, structuring, and commercial strategy.
• Support the development of compelling pitch materials, fund documentation, data rooms, and LP due diligence responses in collaboration with the IR, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships, structures, or distribution channels that support Antler’s broader commercial strategy and long-term growth.

Investor Relations Platform & Infrastructure

• Influence Antler’s capital formation infrastructure, including the adoption of pipeline management and CRM tools, and reporting discipline.
• Introduce best practices from institutional asset management environments while adapting them to a fast-growing global platform.
• Partner cross-functionally to strengthen systems, processes, and operational scalability as fundraising activity expands.