HypeRate.io Seizes Victory at San Sebastián's Zinemaldia Startup Challenge 2023: Munich-Based Startup's Heartbeat Tech Resonates on Global Stage

San Sebastián, Spain - Date - Munich-based startup, HypeRate.io, stood tall as a co-winner at the 5th Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, held amidst the cinematic ambiance of the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF). Sharing the spotlight with Witscript, HypeRate.io clinched a €10,000 cash prize along with incubation access, stepping closer to a potential €500,000 funding opportunity that could further fuel its innovative pursuits.

HypeRate.io is redefining media engagement by integrating heart rate data into live streams, events, and games. This venture aims to assist streamers in automating the creation of highlight videos using heart rate as an indicator, while concurrently enhancing the visibility of emotional impact to foster hyper-personalisation across a wide expanse of media.

With an extensive community of 31,000 streamers and an astounding 57 million heartbeats processed through the app, HypeRate.io is not just a concept but a functioning catalyst of emotion-driven media engagement. The validation from the esteemed panel at the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge underscores the startup's promising trajectory in altering the media landscape.

Harry Chadwick, director at Interflix Media, underscored the transformative potential of HypeRate.io, indicating that the venture's reach could stretch well beyond the entertainment sector. This sentiment was echoed by HypeRate.io's CEO, Hendrikje Wagner, who, in a conversation with Variety, expressed that the recognition enables them to "move discussions forward."

About HypeRate.io:
Based in Munich, HypeRate.io is blending biometric data with media, exploring new ways of engagement. By decoding emotional impact, HypeRate.io is setting a new standard for immersive experiences in gaming, live-streaming, and the broader media spectrum.

About San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF):
An epitome of cinematic excellence since 1953, the SSIFF is a revered platform among the 14 "A" category competitive festivals accredited by FIAPF. With a rich legacy of hosting cinema events, including the international premieres of Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock, and the European premiere of Star Wars, SSIFF continues to be a springboard for illustrious filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola, Bong Joon-ho, and Pedro Almodóvar.

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Media Contact:
Hendrikje Wagner
hendrikje.wagner@hyperate.io

Based in Munich, HypeRate.io is blending biometric data with media, exploring new ways of engagement. By decoding emotional impact, HypeRate.io is setting a new standard for immersive experiences in gaming, live streaming, and the broader media spectrum.

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