Backbone privacy notice
Backbone is run jointly by Antler, Rubio Impact Ventures and Prosus Ventures. This notice explains how we handle the information you share when you apply.
What we collect
Your name, email address, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles, country, details about your company and co-founders, your answers to the application questions, and any deck you upload.
Why we collect it
We use your information only to assess your application to Backbone and to contact you about it.
Who we share it with
Your application is shared with Antler, Rubio Impact Ventures and Prosus Ventures, who review applications together. It is used only for assessing Backbone applications. We do not share it with anyone else, add it to our own investment or marketing lists, or use it for marketing.
How long we keep it
We keep your application for 6 months after it has been assessed, then delete it.
Your rights
You can ask us to access, correct or delete your data at any time by emailing backbone@antler.co. You can also contact Antler's Data Protection Officer at dpo@antler.co.
For more on how Antler handles personal data, including cookies and your rights under GDPR, see Antler's privacy policy.
Last updated: November 2026