Check out the 5 graduate startups from the newest AcceleratorHK batch

AcceleratorHK’s second ever batch of startups have emerged from the 14-week incubator alive and well – and with a new sense of validated purpose.

So, with a bit of guidance from the StartupsHK crew, let’s take a look at the five graduate startups and what they have to offer.

1. CaptainPlanner

The idea of CaptainPlanner is that it curates information about themed travel tours. For example, the “best of Kowloon” tour suggests I start in Mongkok and end at a late-night seafood restaurant, with lots of good ideas in between. CaptainPlanner has only suggestions for Hong Kong right now, but the startup is going to work with hotels and airlines to expand its itinerary ideas and monetize the site as well. I like this idea, and I can see it as something I’d use next time I’m in a new city.

2. Dood

Dood – I’m going to ignore the Yahoo-esque exclamation point at the end of its name – describes itself as a social advertising platform. That might sound like something that humanity does not need, but the startup team reckons that it’s a good way for shoppers to get coupons or special offers by taking a photo of themselves at a merchant’s store or an event venue, and adding a branded frame. Then people can whore themselves out share that photo on Facebook or somewhere.

It’s not something I’d ever consent to doing, but for those who would, Dood has an Android app ready and waiting.

3. Gyaan Tel

Gyaan Tel is the only enterprise-oriented business in this bunch. It’s aimed at the Indian market, where it hopes to change retailers’ pen-and-paper traditions and embrace gaining digital analytics on their customers. The startup aims to make money with a monthly subscription model. It’s not sexy, but it sounds like a neat business.

4. SoFly

5. VeryBite