ZipZap, Inc. Selected to Present at SVForum’s Launch: Silicon Valley 2012

June 4, 2012 - PRLog -- ZipZap, Inc. today announced that it is the only payments technology start-up to be selected to present at SVForum’s Launch: Silicon Valley 2012, Silicon Valley’s high visibility platform for emerging technology companies. The event, to be held June 5 at Microsoft’s Mountain View, CA Campus, is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in information technology, mobility, digital media, next generation internet, life sciences and clean energy.

ZipZap will be one of 30 companies participating in the event and is scheduled to present during the 3.30pm session on June 5. The company will present its recently launched suite of cash transaction payment solutions to an audience including leading VCs and Angels. An award will be given for the “Most Likely to Succeed” in each of the six presenting categories. Finalists will also be given the opportunity to pitch to representatives from Enterprise Ireland, which can provide up to $500,000 in seed funding to companies looking to locate part of their operations in Europe. ZipZap will also showcase its payment solutions in the exhibition hall, which is open for networking, deal making, and interviews between presentations.

“ZipZap is redefining the payment experience for cash-preferred consumers worldwide and enabling merchants to monetize this largely under-served consumer segment by providing truly innovative cash payment solutions,” stated Alan Safahi, Founder and CEO of ZipZap. “We are excited to present our cash transactions solutions at this Launch: Silicon Valley 2012 and provide the technology and VC communities with a look cash payment technology that is changing the face of payments globally.”

The event will kick off with the Pre-Launch: Silicon Valley 2012 Press Briefing introducing the finalists to the media for their stories, and Pre- Event Party on the evening of June 4, when presenting startup teams will have the opportunity to network with some of Silicon Valley's most influential executives and deal makers.

“We are excited to have innovative startups like ZipZap present at this year’s Launch: Silicon Valley product launch,” said Chris Gill, President of SVForum Board of Directors.  “Beyond the competition, ZipZap will have the opportunity to network with some of Silicon Valley's most influential executives and deal makers as a way to build critical relationships that support their path forward.”


About ZipZap, Inc.   
ZipZap, Inc. is the leading global cash transaction network enabling consumers to use cash to make online purchases, pay bills, and top-up eWallets, prepaid cards and mobile accounts. Through a global network of over 700,000 payment centers, consumers can complete transactions in their neighborhood conveniently and easily using local currency. As an alternative payments provider, ZipZap is redefining the payment experience for more than one billion cash-preferred consumers worldwide. Founded in 2010, ZipZap is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with operations around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.zipzapinc.com.  

 
About SVForum’s Launch: Silicon Valley
In its 7th year, Launch: Silicon Valley is now firmly established as the premier product launch platform for technology startups. The event, co-presented by SVForum, Garage Technology Ventures and Microsoft, provides the next generation of emerging technology companies with the opportunity to pitch their products to, and network with, an audience of Silicon Valley’s top VCs, Angels, corporate business development executives, prospective customers and partners, bloggers and media.

Launch: Silicon Valley is co-presented by SVForum, early stage venture capital firm Garage Technology Ventures and Microsoft, which will host the event at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View. Additional sponsors include Cooley LLP, Deloitte, Enterprise Ireland, Global Media Strategy communications LLC, Hummer Winblad, the Band of Angels, Sand Hill Angels,  the Angels Forum, The Kauffman Fellows Program, NEA, Halosys Technologies, LeadFormix, RocketSpace and VentureDeal


About SVForum
Established in 1983, SVForum is a leading Silicon Valley not-for-profit organization. SVForum provides an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community. SVForum engages the community by creating connections and community, providing education and access to resource and linking the global business community to Silicon Valley. SVForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources. SVForum reaches 15,000 technology professionals annually through more than 20 events each month. SVForum partners include global leaders Accenture, Citrix, Deloitte, Genentech, IBM, Microsoft, Nokia and SAP, as well as leading venture capital firms, service providers and the Sobrato Foundation.

For further information, visit the SVForum website at www.svforum.org.

Media Contact:
ZipZap, Inc.
Scott Holt, Chief Marketing Officer
scott.holt@zipzapinc.com

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