Magnus Grimeland

Founder of Antler

Singapore

Overview

Magnus Grimeland is the Founder and CEO of Antler, a venture capital firm in Singapore. With a background in corporate finance and management consulting, he has successfully founded and led companies like ZALORA Group and Global Fashion Group, and has invested in startups like PerformVu and Future Cow. Grimeland's career highlights include founding and leading successful companies in the retail and fashion industry, as well as making strategic investments in early-stage startups across various sectors such as cybersecurity, education, and e-commerce. Currently, as the CEO of Antler, he plays a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation in the venture capital space.

Work Experience

Antler

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
2017 - Current
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow, since 2018 we have invested in more than 1100 companies out of 30 locations. Antler selects the most passionate aspiring entrepreneurs, helps them find the right co-founder and connects them to a mentor network of fitting business and academic subject matter experts worldwide. Funding is also provided from day one to support founders building businesses they will own and run, and, that can positively impact local and global economies. We are always looking for exceptional people wanting to build great companies, if that is you please get in touch - https://www.antler.co/apply

Global Fashion Group

Managing Director and COO
2015 - 2017
Global Fashion Group (GFG) operates across four continents and 28 countries, employing over 10,000 people. With a focus on emerging markets, GFG targets a EUR 630bn fashion market and over 2.5bn people who rapidly continue to move online and purchase via e- commerce. GFG offers a wide assortment of leading international and local fashion brands, as well as a selection of internal brands. GFG invests consistently in delivering the best customer experience, including last mile delivery networks where necessary. Global Fashion Group was founded in 2011 by Swedish Investment AB Kinnevik and German Rocket Internet SE. For further information visit www.global-fashion-group.com.