For better or worse – A partners perspective on the startup journey
The startup journey is one that takes many twists and turns. At SpacetoCo, the pathway for our core founding team has seen some incredible, fist pumping wins...and some days when nothing seems to go your way. Through it all, we've had our family support ready to battle and conquer the startup journey with us. Without them, we wouldn't be able to achieve nearly as much. Whether [...]
Heathcote Cultural Precinct in full swing!
SpacetoCo officially welcomed Heathcote Cultural Precinct and their 5 heritage listed spaces to the platform in September. The Precinct, which is part of the City of Melville, is situated on the site of the former Heathcote Mental Reception Home in Applecross Western Australia overlooking the Swan River and Perth CBD. We worked with the Heathcote bookings team to transition 100% of bookings over to SpacetoCo in just [...]
Oh how the space shapes the performance
We recently caught up with Irma McCullen, the Artistic Director for Perth Playback Theatre Company, to hear how Space can have an enormous impact on ones performance. "The Perth theatre scene is one of the best in Australia. There are many opportunities for everyone to be involved in community theatre and the quality rivals much of the offering from touring professional shows. The popularity of Fringe [...]
SpacetoCo snaps up $210,000 from Shark Tank Investor, Steve Baxter
On Tuesday the 24th of July 2018, the 3 SpacetoCo-Founders appeared on Channel 10's Shark Tank hoping to catch a Shark. After a thorough examination from the five sharks, and a bit of negotiation, entrepreneur Steve Baxter agreed to front up some cash to join the SpacetoCo family. To celebrate the momentous occasion, SpacetoCo held a viewing party with family, friends, SpacetoCo guests and hosts who had [...]
Top 200: SpacetoCo named as Westpac’s Businesses of Tomorrow for 2018
Two hundred Australian businesses have been named as Westpac’s 2018 Businesses of Tomorrow, recognised for their vision and drive to help shape the nation’s economic future. Building on the success of the inaugural 2017 program, and joining an impressive alumni, SpacetoCo as a business exemplifies adaptability, resilience, value to customers, and a readiness to meet tomorrow’s challenges. SpacetoCo will be off to a three-day Melbourne Business School [...]
Community News: SpacetoCo to appear on Channel 10’s Shark Tank
A START-up company based in the Perth Hills will be hoping the sharks are circling when they deliver their punchy elevator pitch on the Shark Tank tomorrow night. The guys behind SpacetoCo will front the panel of investors to pitch their plans to expand their web platform that lists unique local spaces for hire for anything from weddings, to tennis games to business meetings. Read the [...]
A Mass Challenge in Boston
I went in with doubts about the evening... ‘Jeremy, I want you to meet Laura’. Kathleen pulls Laura into our group, introduces us by name and urges us to explain our business. We’ve been practising our punchy elevator pitch since we landed here in Boston - Laura scrutinises my words and responds with the following. ‘Wow, so I have some friends who you need to meet’. [...]
How the sharing economy changed my business – a Host’s perspective
Matt Huxtable, space owner and SpacetoCo Host at iThrive recently spoke at our partnership event with the City of Canning. He’s not only a qualified Chiro, but an engaging story-teller and presenter. This is Matt's Story Hi all and thank you for having me and allowing me to share my first-hand experience as a landlord, or, as we’re more appropriately called [...]
SpacetoCo’s biggest update
Team SpacetoCo have been working hard in the background to bring you some significant updates and improvements over the last few months. Thanks to our partnership with City Councils and the incredible feedback received from our Hosts and Guests, we've been able to accelerate our product roadmap and deliver features that bring value to everyone. Here's a summary of all the major updates below: [...]
Ten Days in the Valley
What does a Bird, Lime and a Spin have in common? Only those who have been to San Francisco (or SF as the locals say it), will likely know… Walking down the average street you’ll stumble across one or a multiple of these brands of electric scooters. Easily scanned with a free phone app, you can whisk across the city at very low cost and bypass [...]
SpacetoCo accepted into Plus Eight Accelerator Program for 2018
The team at SpacetoCo are pleased to announce that we have been accepted into the Plus Eight Accelerator program for 2018. Alongside other Perth startups Udrew, Kin Childcare, Mureus, Hopolla & Kooda, the six-month intensive program gives all teams access to a combined $400K in seed funding, 6 months of mentoring from industry professionals and space in the city. Since being accepted, we've already had the privilege [...]
The Urban List: The Best Co-Working Spaces in Perth
SpacetoCo was featured on The Urban List as one of the best co-working spaces in Perth. If flexibility is your thing and you like to mix it up, SpacetoCo offers plenty of choice for co-working spaces right across Perth. It’s basically AirBnB but for space, and will connect you directly with people looking to rent out their offices and studios. There are some absolute gems on offer. [...]