Announcing Atto Accelerator 2021’s batch
In 2021, Atto was open for applications throughout July for our third Accelerator program. The 12-week virtual program supported by world-class educators kicks off September 1, 2021 and closes with a public Demo Day featuring a fireside chat with founder of ModiBodi Kirsty Chong.
Every year, we’ve been more and more impressed with the quality of applications.
Almost every startup idea was suitable for our program and it was hard to narrow down the founders who were accepted into the batch.
We are excited to welcome 26 female founders from 23 startups into the Atto Accelerator 2021!
Almost half the founders are based in Victoria, while others are based across Australia in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney, and we have several more founders joining us from New Zealand this year. Showcasing our global reach, 2021 was the first year we had applications from the USA, Canada and the UK.
As usual, there are a wide range of startups in the batch tackling big problems. This year, we have several founders creating solutions for family life, kids education, health and wellbeing, ecommerce as well as sustainability. Learn more about the founders, their startups and the problems they’re solving below.
Meet the Atto Accelerator 2021 startups:
Alana Harris, founder of Time Tink: a platform to record real time data for working learners.
Anna Zhang, founder of EduObs: an app to facilitate early childhood educators to take high-quality observations of children’s learning.
Carly Michael, founder of Photogenie: simplifying photo organising, management and preservation.
Carolyne Huber, founder of Schematic Intelligence: real-time emergency management services platform.
Darcy Marshall & Sanchi Aggarwal, co-founders of Vet Tree: automating the consultation process for veterinarians.
Hannah Neep, founder of Close Friends: social aged care marketplace.
Kate Dillion, founder of SheLion: handbags with distinctive interiors for the modern woman.
Kelsey Newie, founder of Stakd: marketplace for tradies to source branding assets.
Kim Harrison, founder of givX: a charity payment platform with crypto donations.
Kirsten Craven & Katerina Craven, co-founders of Kidzta: a gift registry for kids.
Kristina Walters, founder of propmi: an app to improve property management for investors and developers.
Lauren Brown, founder of Nanny Pay: administration services for domestic payroll.
Leanne Bats & Jussara Bierman, cofounders of Cool Points Club: the world’s first negative carbon rewards program.
Madlen Toumbourou, founder of Share The Load: an app supporting more equitable mental load distribution.
Megna Murali, founder of Convert Dial: supporting ecommerce businesses to increase sales.
Michelle Laruccia, founder of Up 4 Change: a social micro-fundraising app for charities.
Nilu Dissanayake, founder of DiscoverLocally: two-sided marketplace to find local deals.
Nina Deng, founder of Sira Skincare: products for chronic skin conditions.
Sarah Cavalier, founder of MamaMap: a platform for mums to find everything they need in their local area.
Sarah Higman, founder of Espy Travel: a platform that engages kids while they travel.
Shura Ford, founder of Food Remedy Co: a tool to unlock benefits of everyday wholefoods.
Tabitha Robb, founder of AddendoVault: a life admin and legacy platform.
Taryn D’Souza, founder of Steamtroopers: a literacy learning app for kids.
* If a startup’s URL is missing, it means the product isn’t currently live.
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