Seven Startups launching in Victoria tomorrow night

Posted by Techvibes Newsdesk on 2011-09-21 8:40:00 AM

VIATeC's Launch Party is taking place tomorrow in Victoria and they have a wicked lineup of startups competing for "Best in Show", "Coolest Concept" and "Most Likely to Succeed".

Launch Party will be an evening of innovation, drinks and appies at the Vancouver Island Technology Park where you can network with Victoria Tech Executives and discover some of Victoria's most promising up-and coming tech companies. Here are the companies that are launching:

  • Bet Smart Media - Bet Smart Media is debuting SportsWidgets.com, a cloud based premium sports content platform and marketplace that is a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to get sports content into their applications or on their websites.
  • MediaCore - MediaCore is a cloud based online video platform that makes it insanely easy for anyone to create, customize and monetize their own video site.
  • Pixton Comics - Pixton gives kids of all ages an amazing new way to express themselves online through comics.
  • Social Economix - Social Economix is a web platform that allows people to influence company behavior and economic markets.
  • Travergence Interactive - Travergence helps travellers research and book activities, or what it calls "things to do", while travelling.
  • Wonton.com - Wonton.com offers exclusive daily deals to subscribers throughout Vancouver. Launching in July 2011 and Victoria in the coming months, Wonton has attracted the attention of Vancouver consumers and merchants alike.

Launch party will begin immediately after the VIATeC Annual General Meeting at approximately 5:45pm. This is a free event for VIATeC members and non members, however donations for tech tools in local schools will be accepted.

Want to make amazing comics online and share them instantly? Using Pixton's click-n-drag easy comic creator, you can design your own characters and move them into any pose. Customize props, upload pictures, create freestyle panel layouts, add sound & voice-over, and much more. Meet new friends - it's awesome! Get started for free at Pixton.com - it's the world's best way to create and share comics online!... more

Company:
Bet Smart Media
Website:
http://www.betsmartmedia.com
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

For the last two years, Bet Smart Media has developed and launched multiple consumer sports applications, while also architecting a robust technology stack to power these apps, the like of which has never been attempted before. The foundational layer to this core technology stack is a database that is continuously provisioning sports data from multiple sources, providing real-time sports statistics, historical... more

Company:
Travergence
Website:
http://www.travergence.com
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Travergence is developing the premier destination for researching and booking the "things you do" while traveling. more

Company:
MediaCore
Website:
http://www.mediacore.com
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

MediaCore is a free, open source video platform and podcast CMS. It makes the distribution and administration of media on any website easy. more

Company:
SparkTrust
Website:
http://sparktrust.com
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

At SparkTrust Systems, we spend every day thinking of new ways to keep websites secure and people safe online. SparkTrust Systems brings multiple elements together to give customers confidence that their shopping experience is not only safe, but also trustworthy. We combine technology, community, and top-notch support services to create universal security. By enabling website owners to create a safe and welcoming... more

Company:
Wonton
Website:
http://www.wonton.com
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wonton is a Vancouver based company located in the heart of Yaletown. As outgoing fun-loving residents, we love the thrill of finding a great deal on the most unique experiences in your city that you can’t get enough of. We would love to add more ZEST to your social life and provide you with the best daily deals (up to 90% off) on spa getaways, fine dining, movies, theatre productions, sky diving, race car... more


Similar Posts


blog comments powered by Disqus

Techvibes Newsdesk

Techvibes Newsdesk

Techvibes is Canada's leading technology media property. Originally founded in 2002, Techvibes is dedicated to covering social, mobile, and startup news that impacts Canadians. Our editors and nationwide network of reporters combine breaking hyperlocal news with international coverage to deliver a unique balance of insight and information. The Techvibes Newsdesk covers a broad beat and... more



Recent Comments

Powered by Disqus