ZZIF 2007 Fund Winners (END// Outdoor) and Cathi Hatch on right.

 

 

ZINO Society Names Six Finalists

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Monday, September 21, 2009 | By: Earth News

SEATTLE, Sept. 18 WA-ZINO-Society


 

 

SEATTLE, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an intense competition yesterday at the ZINO Society's ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum (ZZIF), six companies were named as finalists vying for a total of $100,000 in guaranteed investment funds. The six were selected from an original field of 28 entrepreneurs. After a period of further due diligence, two funds of $50,000 will be awarded next month to one Best Technology investment opportunity and one Non-Technology investment opportunity, as selected by the ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum fund investors. Beyond the $100,000 funding opportunity, all 28 presenters are eligible for investments from individual ZINO Society members and other angel investors at the forum. Presenter John Friess, President of journey gym, said, "From this event we were able to meet 9 or 10 potential investors and several business development opportunities."

 

 

 

    Best Technology Investment Fund Finalists
    Enroute                                         www.enroutecorp.com
    Giftango Corporation                            www.giftango.com
    Photon Machines, Inc.                           www.photon-machines.com

 

    Best Non-Technology Investment Fund Finalists
    Harbor Wing Technologies, Inc.                  www.harborwingtech.com
    MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc.                       www.microgreeninc.com
    Zero Crossing Inc.                              www.zeroxing.com

"The quality and variety of entrepreneurial presentations this year was impressive.  The companies truly represented our theme of 'Invest in Innovation; Kickstart the Economy.,' remarked Cathi Hatch, ZINO Society CEO. 

 

ZINO Zenith Awards were also presented to two companies: journey gym, John Freiss, President, for Best Overall Presentation; and MicroGREEN for Best Overall Investment Opportunity, as voted on by conference attendees.

 

 

                 Complete List of Presenting Companies

    Alerts.com                                  www.alerts.com
    Ballentene Railing                          www.breezerailing.com
    Cogi, Inc                                   www.cogi.com
    Corewerks                                   www.corewerks.com
    Dr. Susanna's World Baby Foods, LLC         www.worldbabyfoods.com
    DropStation                                 www.dropstation.com
    EnergeticX LLC                              www.zebigo.com
    Enroute                                     www.enroutecorp.com
    Giftango Corporation                        www.giftango.com
    Grace & Game LLC                            www.graceandgame.com
    Harbor Wing Technologies, Inc.              www.harborwingtech.com
    Hydrovolts                                  www.hydrovolts.com
    IONexus                                     www.ionexus.com
    journey gym                                 www.journeygym.com
    Julep Nail Parlor                           www.myjulep.com
    Light-Based Technologies Inc.               www.lightbasedtechnologies.com
    Magic Wheels, Inc.                          www.magicwheels.com
    MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc.                   www.microgreeninc.com
    Mulligan Stew                               www.mulliganstewpetfood.com
    Nakea Inc.                                  www.nakea.net
    nTerraCon, LLC                              www.nterracon.com
    Oasis Diagnostics                           www.4saliva.com
    Photon Machines, Inc.                       www.photon-machines.com
    Shiftboard Inc.                             www.shiftboard.com
    Talentspring, Inc.                          www.talentspring.com
    ValueAppeal                                 www.valueappeal.com
    VioVi                                       www.viovi.it
    Zero Crossing Inc.                          www.zeroxing.com

 

About ZINO Society

ZINO Society is a membership network that connects accredited investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding and connects people for business and social interaction, enrichment, education and commerce. Since its inception, ZINO Society has facilitated angel funding in excess of $12.5 million for early-stage and expansion businesses. More information can be found at zinosociety.com

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