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StartFast Venture Accelerator in Syracuse New York is preparing for the summer 2012 session which starts this Tuesday. They’ve selected 9 startups to participate out of over 300 applications from startups world wide.
Fewer than 3% of the entrants were selected for the session, making it harder to get into StartFast Ventuer Accelerator than it is to get into Harvard. It’s the first venture backed accelerator program in Upstate New York. Upstate Venture Connect, the Seed Capital Fund of CNY, CenterState CEO and The Tech Garden participated in the funding of the accelerator program, among others.
The nine startups selected encompass a variety of startup ideas including link aggregation,photos, mobile payments, mobile safety and more.
“Each of these teams has a big vision. We are counting on them to work tirelessly, accept coaching and demonstrate impressive execution in the marketplace.” StartFast Manager Nasir Ali said in a statement. “With the help of our investors and more than 80 mentors who have volunteered to work with these companies, our goal is to showcase nine awesome investment opportunities on August 16 Investor Day,” Chuck Storman the other StartFast Manager added.
See the nine startups selected after the break
1. Mozzo Analytics (Syracuse, NY and Philadelphia, PA) MozzoLinks extracts all the links from your email. In one glance, you will see an organized summary of your links, searchable by people, topics and time. All your links, right at your fingertips. (http://mozzoanalytics.com)
2. PadProof (Orlando, FL and NYC) The photos you want, in the palm of your hand. A proofing app for the moments that matter, built to go anywhere you do. Preview, share and purchase your photos from your photographer with the swipe of a finger. (http://padproof.com)
3. BitePal (Ithaca, NY) BitePal makes getting a restaurant discount fast and easy. No payments, printing, or registration necessary. You simply choose one of the deals we offer, provide your cell phone number so we can send you a confirmation message, and then show this message to the waiter at your table once you are done eating. (http://bitepal.com)
4. Cayo-Tech (Tel Mond, Israel) Guard My Angel is a mobile application that watches over you without compromising your privacy. Whether you are walking alone in a dark alley, getting on a cab, or anytime you feel you need someone at your side, in the case of an emergency, we will notify your family and friends with the information they need to help you. (http://guardmyangel.com)
5. RevoPT (Ithaca, NY) Web and mobile applications to make physical therapy more personalized and more effective. RevoPT brings a simple, personalized, and interactive home exercise program that keeps patients accountable and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation. (Website under development)
6. Tivity (NYC) A social network for people looking to find, schedule, and share active lifestyle activities with people around them. (http://tivity.us)
7. StreamSpec (Syracuse, NY and NYC) a next generation, image based Internet advertising company. (www.streamspec.com)
8. CanVita (Denver, CO and NYC) The visual and evolving CV for the era of the social web, Canvita showcases your evolution and best work in a fun and intuitive way. (http://canvita.com)
9. YouGift (NYC) A celebration platform for gifting anything, combining greetings and gift cards sent via social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. (http://yougift.com)
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