What Simbioz does

Simbioz is a private interactive development studio headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, that designs and builds custom interactive applications and multimedia installations for cultural, governmental, and commercial clients. Founded in 2000, the company has delivered more than 200 projects across mobile apps (iOS and Android), web, AR/VR experiences, touch screens, video walls, interactive tables, and gesture-based installations (Kinect, Leap Motion). Its technical stack spans React, Redux, RxJS, ASP.NET Core, .NET (C#), WPF, native iOS (Swift/Objective-C), Android (Xamarin), and Unity, with TeamCity used for CI/CD.

The studio operates a one-stop-shop model covering the full project lifecycle: needs analysis, UX/UI design, software development, multimedia production (graphic design, video, audio), hardware integration, physical fabrication, on-site installation, and ongoing maintenance. A proprietary content management system called the Simbioz Media Server is deployed across multiple museum installations to enable non-technical staff to manage exhibit content. The company maintains two sub-brands: Muzeus, a guided-tour mobile app solution, and Wavengage, an automotive-dealer-focused division offering interactive sales tools.

Simbioz generates revenue through bespoke project contracts, with no public pricing or subscription model. Customer segments are dominated by museums and cultural institutions (Pointe-à-Callière, Canadian Museum of Nature, Royal 22nd Regiment Museum, Parks Canada sites), Canadian government bodies (Library of Parliament, Canadian Space Agency, Radio-Canada/CBC, SAQ), and select commercial clients (National Bank of Canada, Mazda dealerships via Wavengage). Geographic focus is North America, primarily Canada with select US engagements. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and relies on direct outreach and portfolio-driven inbound inquiries for client acquisition.

Name

Simbioz

Legal name

Simbioz

Website

https://simbioz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Simbioz is a Montreal-based private interactive development studio founded in 2000 that designs and builds custom mobile, AR/VR, and touchscreen applications primarily for museums, cultural institutions, and Canadian government clients, operating a one-stop-shop model across more than 200 delivered projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Interactive Software Development

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Interactive application development
• Custom multimedia installations
• Museum interactive experiences
• Augmented reality development
• Interactive kiosk solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Interactive Project Development: Simbioz generates revenue through the design and development of bespoke interactive applications, multimedia installations, and interactive hardware/software integrations on a project-by-project basis. Projects are scoped from concept through installation and maintenance, covering mobile apps, VR/AR experiences, video walls, kiosks, and touch-screen installations for museums, retail, events, and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simbioz designs, develops, and installs custom interactive applications and multimedia installations for mobile (iOS/Android), web, touch screens, interactive kiosks, video walls, and VR/AR environments. The company operates as a one-stop studio delivering end-to-end project execution — from needs analysis and UX/UI design through software development, multimedia production, hardware integration, site installation, and ongoing maintenance — primarily for museums, cultural institutions, government bodies, retail, broadcasting, and corporate event clients in North America.

Product overview

Simbioz is an interactive development studio that develops custom interactive applications for mobile, VR & AR, and touch screens. The company operates as a one-stop shop offering end-to-end services from application development to hardware integration. Core products include the Simbioz Media Server (CMS) for content management, mobile apps with geolocation and indoor positioning, interactive kiosks, video walls, and interactive tables. The company maintains two sub-brands: Muzeus for guided tour mobile solutions, and Wavengage for automotive dealer interactive sales tools. The portfolio spans augmented and virtual reality experiences, museum visitor applications, educational games, and multimedia installations incorporating sound, video, and various sensors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Muzeus: Mobile app solution for creating guided tours for sites and exhibits.

Products and services

• Simbioz Media Server (CMS)

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Reich+PetchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner for the Watershed Wonders exhibit at Muskoka Discovery Centre. Reich+Petch provided the overall exhibit design, while Simbioz developed the 8 interactive stations including the 98-inch virtual aquarium, simulation games, and interactive maps.
• Robocut StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRobocut Studio handled the fabrication of the video booth for the Naval Museum of Québec's 'Parle-moi de ta mer!' (Sea Through Your Eyes) project, while Simbioz provided the interactive technology and application development.
• La Bande à PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Bande à Paul served as scenographer and project manager for multiple Simbioz projects, including the Playful Historical Tour (Parks Canada / Fortifications of Québec), Interactive Map: Discover Mexico (Cirque du Soleil/SID LEE), and Savoir-Faire interactive stations (Musée des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec).
• SID LEEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSID LEE provided application concept and graphic design for the Interactive Map: Discover Mexico project (Cirque du Soleil), with Simbioz handling interactive application development.
• ExpographiqminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpographiq handled fabrication for the Watershed Wonders exhibit at Muskoka Discovery Centre, working alongside Simbioz's interactive development.
• Toast StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToast Studio is credited as the content agency and initiative originator for multiple projects: Partners in Design Exhibition (Montreal Museum of Fine Arts) and Savoir-Faire Interactive Stations (Musée des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec). Simbioz developed the interactive applications for these exhibitions.
• Parks CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks Canada is a recurring client across multiple Simbioz projects including the Fortifications of Québec historical tour, STROF i23 multiplayer game at Lévis Fort, and VR reconstitution at Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux. Parks Canada provides the historical sites and conceptual direction, while Simbioz provides the interactive technology and application development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Float4: Montreal-based interactive media studio building data-driven, real-time interactive experiences for retail, museums, and public spaces. Directly competes in the same Quebec ecosystem with overlapping offerings in video walls, kiosks, and sensor-driven installations.
• Ideum: US-based interactive design firm producing multi-touch tables, kiosks, and exhibit software for museums and cultural institutions. Overlaps directly with Simbioz's interactive table, kiosk, and museum CMS offerings.
• Roto: Interactive experience design and production studio producing immersive installations for museums, brand environments, and themed entertainment. Overlaps with Simbioz on custom interactive applications, projection, and gesture/touch-driven visitor experiences.
• Local Projects: New York-based interactive design studio known for award-winning museum and cultural-institution installations (e.g., 9/11 Memorial Museum). Highly comparable to Simbioz in custom interactive experience design for museums, though at a larger US-centric scale.
• Moment Factory: Montreal-based multimedia studio specializing in immersive, interactive installations for museums, public spaces, and entertainment venues. Closely comparable to Simbioz in geography, vertical focus, and the integration of custom software, creative design, and physical installation.
• GSM Project: Barcelona-based studio producing immersive museum and exhibition experiences combining scenography, interactive technology, and storytelling. Comparable to Simbioz in museum vertical, full-service integration model, and global museum client base.
• C&G Partners: New York-based design studio specializing in wayfinding, exhibit design, and interactive installations for museums and cultural institutions. Comparable to Simbioz in the museum vertical, particularly on exhibit graphics, interactive maps, and content-rich installations.
• Cortina Productions: US-based interactive media studio designing and producing multimedia exhibits and visitor experiences for museums, aquariums, and cultural centers. Directly comparable in scope, deliverable mix (interactive kiosks, AV, mobile apps), and museum vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Interactive: Global consultancy's digital experience arm offering end-to-end interactive design, application development, and content production. Broader incumbent that competes for large enterprise and institutional interactive projects, though not museum-specialized.
• Deloitte Digital: Global consultancy's digital experience practice with capabilities in custom application development, creative design, and enterprise system integration. Competes for large government and institutional digital mandates where Simbioz also bids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/simbioz_media
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/simbiozmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/136494906387566
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simbioz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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