Meet the local startups shaping the future through the City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional startups selected for this year’s Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program, run in and made possible by the City of Perth.
This program provides tailored support and valuable resources for early-stage local businesses, empowering entrepreneurs and fuelling innovation. Over six weeks, a diverse group of founders will drive their businesses forward with guidance from top industry mentors, interactive sessions, and access to Spacecubed's dynamic coworking space and network of over 1,000 fellow innovators.
Get to know the exciting startups shaping the future below!
Heartstones, founded by Selina Peng
Heartstones crafts reconstituted stone memorials for pets, using sustainable materials to create visually appealing and meaningful tributes.
What Unites, founded by Kim Hutchinson
What Unites offers coaching, consulting, and advocacy for neurodivergent adults, helping individuals and organisations celebrate and support neurodiversity.
MadeApt, founded by Nina Karisik
MadeApt connects users with tailors via an app to create custom-fitted, sustainable clothing, using body-scanning technology for precision and convenience.
CuddleCup, founded by Jessica Rees
CuddleCup provides a portable, self-heating milk container for babies, designed to simplify feeding on the go with safety and ease.
I Am the Founder, founded by Sireen Assafiri
I Am the Founder helps business owners scale through strategic education, marketing systems, and growth-focused support.
Authibase, founded by Jayden Carey
Authibase streamlines API key management and billing for SaaS providers, making it easier for users to manage access and control costs.
Renticulate, founded by Linus Chin
Renticulate’s “Rentsumes” help renters build profiles with peer endorsements to enhance rental applications and better connect with landlords.
InPsync, founded by Morgan Becker and Ebony Kriedemann
InPsync matches users with therapists based on personality compatibility, enhancing therapeutic outcomes through better connections.
SPACEJUMP, founded by Alyssia Boyer and James Salmon
SPACEJUMP is a gaming and esports hub that brings gamers together through events and plans to launch Perth’s first gaming-focused entertainment complex.
Coeliapp, founded by Rosie Barnes
Coeliapp supports the gluten-free community with a social feed, restaurant maps, and a marketplace for gluten-free products.
Broquet, founded by Chris von Fintel
Broquet reimagines gifting for men, offering artisanal hampers featuring treats like Wagyu jerky, craft beer, and Australian-made goods.
Back in 5 (BIF), founded by Prince Mukuni and Jaye Richardson McCracken
BIF offers an innovative travel planning platform aimed at making frequent travel more accessible and stress-free.
CareerView, founded by Nirajit Syamal and Harley Lindquist-Webb
Virtual Learning Group’s CareerView connects students with young professionals for real-world career advice, fostering informed career decisions.
Momentous Glow, founded by Kate Thomson
Momentous Glow offers online courses in happiness coaching, empowering individuals to find joy through actionable daily practices.
Moondyne AI, founded by Darryl Wilson
Moondyne AI leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionise mineral exploration.
Workhorse, founded by Ken Power
Workhorse is a performance manager for balancing both your health and career.
The Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program is guiding these founders on an exciting journey to elevate and transform their businesses. At the end of the program, we’ll celebrate their hard work as they take the stage to pitch their ventures to a room filled with investors, industry leaders, like-minded founders and the supportive WA startup community.
Join us for our final Pitch Night celebration on Wednesday, November 27th, from 5pm - 8pm at Riff, powered by Spacecubed. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss — witness these founders present their groundbreaking ideas! Learn more and register for FREE here!