Above: a shot of all the teams at the press event yesterday.

We're stoked that Fundity, a fintech idea we've been brewing internally, will be one of 10 teams who will be joining Blueprint's B2B accelerator program. Fundity is a loan marketplace that is currently in private alpha. Reach out to us if you are interested to find out more.

Here's the official press release reproduced below:

Swire Properties accelerator recruits ten new tech startups

16 July 2015, Hong Kong – blueprint today announced the names of the new tech startups selected to join its popular accelerator programme backed by Swire Properties. The ten successful startups and their business‐to‐business (B2B) solutions span a variety of industries including retail, education, fintech and commercial property. They will enjoy six months of free workspace, mentorship support, connections to capital and market testing opportunities to elevate their business. blueprint’s approach remains unique in that it does not request equity in return for its assistance, setting it apart from other incubator programmes in the market.

blueprint are pleased to congratulate:

  • Around: Connecting people and the shops they love
  • Bindo: The one‐stop retail technology and commerce solution connecting local stores to their customers.
  • Fundity: Reinventing consumer finance
  • Hiring Screen: Recruitment meets rocket science
  • IronFly: Real‐time visual analytics and trading systems
  • IvySpace: Connecting China's youth with Ivy League tutors and mentors
  • LuxTNT: A revolutionary fashion technician
  • ParkLU: Enabling collaborations between top fashion/lifestyle brands and China's social media influencers
  • PopScout: Book retail spaces for your pop‐up shop as easily as a hotel room
  • Talkpush: Simulates phone interviews to shortlist the best talent

"blueprint’s programme has again unearthed a talent pool of global tech startups at the forefront of innovation,” said Don Taylor, Director, Office, Swire Properties. "Their product knowledge, agility and readiness are inspiring. We’ve selected a fine group of startup companies which will grow in business acumen and competitiveness under blueprint’s mentorship."

Initial success of blueprint’s accelerator can be measured in the advancements made by the participating startups from the programme’s first round. “From fundraising to customer growth and even team development, blueprint’s first round of startups have made huge strides during their six month acceleration,” said Hilary Szymujko, Head of blueprint. "Our teams have received international recognition, including BrandPit's Best ICT Startup Gold Award win and Easyship who competed regionally to take top honors at Singapore’s recent Startup Arena contest at Tech in Asia 2015. Others are testing other use-cases for their prototypes, extending their once industry‐specific offerings to broader markets. We measure blueprint’s success by the success of the startups in our programme, and it’s a winning formula” said Szymujko.

The ten successful startups participating in blueprint’s second round of acceleration moved their businesses into blueprint's tech hub in Taikoo Place in early July. In line with this date, international accelerator and pre-seed investor Seedcamp also visited Hong Kong as part of an ongoing partnership with blueprint, and delivered intensive training to the new blueprint startups during their first week of acceleration.