iyarn Advances to the Next Phase of the Plus Eight Accelerator!

We’re thrilled to share that iyarn has made it to the second phase of the prestigious Plus Eight Accelerator program. As one of the seven finalists, we will be sharing in $1.2 million of funding, which will fuel the next stage of our growth.

The Plus Eight Accelerator is powered by a lineup of key partners, including the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, BetterLabs, Woodside Energy, VICI Ventures (a Visagio company), Sherkane, Hawaiian CFC Group, Adapt, Jackson McDonald, and DFK Gooding Partners. Their support has been instrumental in helping innovative businesses like ours reach new heights.

One of the biggest takeaways for us has been learning how to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what iyarn offers. We’ve refined our focus to ensure we’re providing maximum value to our users. The program has been a “pressure cooker” experience—challenging but rewarding, pushing us to think strategically about product-market fit and how we can scale our impact.

What’s Next?

As we move into the next phase of the Plus Eight Accelerator, we’re more focused than ever on expanding iyarn’s capabilities. We’re currently refining our app to better showcase its value and versatility, and we’re excited to roll out an updated website soon that reflects our sharpened vision.

A big congratulations to the other amazing founders who have made it to this stage with us! It’s been inspiring to be part of such a dynamic group, and we’re excited to see what’s next for all of us.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow iyarn and work towards our mission of fostering connection, wellbeing, and growth. We can’t wait to share more soon!