About
We're on a mission to support early-stage Australian entrepreneurs and startups.
We believe it takes an entire village to build a sustainable innovation and startup ecosystem. In 2026, Plus Eight marks a major milestone; a decade of backing founders, building startups, and shaping the next generation of global businesses.
Over the past ten years, Plus Eight has grown into one of Australia’s leading accelerator programs, helping founders move from early traction to real growth. What began as a local initiative has evolved into a globally connected platform, supporting startups to expand beyond their immediate markets and think bigger from day one.
Since launching in 2016, the program has supported a growing portfolio of startups across industries including technology, health, sustainability and consumer products. Collectively, these companies have secured over $4.3M in direct investment through the program, gone on to raise more than $30M in follow-on funding, and built a combined portfolio value exceeding $230M.
The Plus Eight Syndicate provides you with the opportunity to co-invest with us in leading startups which have completed one of our programs which are designed to take startups from early-stage to high-growth. The 2026 accelerator program provides startups with $700K in seed funding, an international immersion trip, world-class mentorship and personalised feedback from our Entrepreneur in Residence, Dr. Marcus Tan.
Our vision is to empower and connect 1 million businesses and changemakers by 2030. We are a community of change-driven people, passionate about collaboration and creating an environment for fostering creativity and engagement.
Team
Rob Nathan Founder | Mentor | Investor
Rob is CEO and Founder of Australian Tenders with over 30 years experience in tech. He was awarded the Pearcey WA Entrepreneur of the Year in the 2019 Incite Awards. He has a Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering from Curtin University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Australia
Rob is passionate and committed to supporting emerging WA startups and is on the organising committee of the West Tech Fest and a mentor in the Plus Eight Accelerator and Curtin Accelerate programs. He is an active Angel investor and has invested in over 30 WA startups in the last 10 years including GeoMoby, Electro.Aero, eNautic, Earflo, Tender Relief, Stay On Hire, Workmetrics and BankVault.
Tracie Clark CPA | GAICD
Tracie is a seasoned investor with 30+ years of experience in investment management, financial services, and business strategy. After early roles in accounting and investment banking, she founded two successful financial services companies and now serves on multiple boards, investment committees, and advisory boards.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Tracie has been Vice Chair of Perth Angels, a member of Scale Investors, and a graduate of the Wade Institute VC Catalyst program. She actively supports founders with growth strategies, commercialization, funding, and governance, leading numerous successful funding rounds and exits.
Brodie McCulloch, Founder at Spacecubed | Director | Investor
As the Founder and Director of Spacecubed, Brodie has been leading the community-driven innovation hub for over 14 years. Spacecubed's mission is to foster entrepreneurship, creativity, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. He also serves as a Board Member at Industry Innovation and Science Australia, where he contributes to policy-making and advocacy for innovation and science sectors. Additionally, he is a Director at CORE Innovation Hub, where he oversees strategic planning and operations.
His educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University, a Certificate in Governance Practice from Governance Institute of Australia, and a Global Real Estate Programme from University of Oxford. He is passionate about creating positive social impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Track Record
35+ angel investments (including exits) co- investing with eBay Ventures, Franklin Templeton, and more.
Evaluated 1,200+ startups, facilitating 50+ deals.