Supercharge your startup journey with the support of Plus Eight

Support to help your business grow.

Mentorship and Masterclasses

We've sourced the most experienced business mentors, investors and advisors to guide you throughout the program. Each week new mentors will share their experience and wisdom, giving you the opportunity to learn from those that have been there and done it.

Ready for Investment

This program will support you and your business in becoming investment ready, so you can jump into our Plus Eight Accelerator Program and access a pool of up to $1 million in seed-funding, an international trip and so much more.

Community & Connection

It takes an entire village to raise a business. We believe being part of a strong community of like-minded business owners and advisors makes you a stronger entrepreneur and gives you the environment for your business to succeed. Through this program, you'll have coworking access at Riff, powered by Spacecubed where you can build relationships with female-led companies and mentors in WA.

The best eight weeks you've ever invested in.

Topics

What you'll work on

Week Zero -

Meet and Greet

Meet the cohort and the Plus Eight team, including program facilitators and mentors, as we create a safe place and community for female founders to thrive.

Week One -

Business Modelling and Defining your Unique Selling Proposition

Understanding the competitor landscape and how you plan on competing in a high-growth environment.
Discover how to clearly articulate the business’s value to investors.

Week Two -

Understanding the Investment Landscape

Discover different types of funding (VCs, angel investors, crowdfunding, etc.)
Explore key concepts - Equity vs. debt financing, stages of funding (seed, Series A, etc.)
Explore negotiation tactics, deal terms, and understanding investor motivations.

Week Three -

Marketing and Communications

How to make your business into a rocketship
Determining the right approach for developing your product

Week Four -

Work Life Balance and Founder Wellbeing

How to stay sane while changing the world
How to set up your business foundations for ongoing success

Week Five -

Investor Relationships

Discover how to build and maintain relationships with investors, as well as effective communication strategies, follow-up techniques, leveraging networks.
How to nurture investor relationships before, during, and after funding rounds.

Week Six -

Team, Mindset and Legal

Structuring your team and advisors
Understanding company incorporation and shareholder agreements
Maintaining the right new business mindset
Ensuring you cross your t's and dot your i's (legal and IP)

Week Seven -

Pitch Practise

Selecting the right fundraising approach, timing and strategy
Developing your pitch ready to share your business with the world
What to include in each slide, storytelling techniques, visual design tips

Week Eight -

Pitch Night! A Final Celebration and Networking

From family members to industry professionals and investors, this is your chance to showcase your business, what you've been working on, and where you're going!
The top 2 pitches will receive automatic placement into the Plus Eight Accelerator Bootcamp, which will take place at Bentley Technology Park on 10-11th of April, 2025

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