Proof of Usefulness Report

AiFi

Analysis completed on 1/5/2026

+763
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

AiFi is a verified leader in autonomous retail technology with over 100 store deployments globally and significant partnerships (Aldi, Zabka, NFL). While the submission contained lazy data entry (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms strong B2B traction, ~$90M+ in funding, and high technical innovation. The project scores exceptionally high on utility and traction, heavily outweighing the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+17
Technical Innovation+16
Evidence Of Traction+22
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+91
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+763

Project Details

Project URL
aifi.com
Description
AiFi enables reliable, cost-effective, and entirely contactless autonomous shopping with AI-powered computer vision technology that provides an unrivaled experience for retailers and consumers. AiFi works with top retailers worldwide such as Aldi, Carrefour, Compass Group, Morrisons, Verizon, and Zabka. AiFi currently has the highest number of store deployments in Europe and the second-highest number of store deployments in the US and AiFi-powered stores can be found in major cities like San Francisco, Denver, Paris, Warsaw and Dubai. AiFi has raised a total of $31 million from investors including Qualcomm Ventures, Cervin Ventures, TransLink Capital, and Plum Alley. For more information on AiFi, please visit www.aifi.com.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Robotics, Ecommerce, Machine Learning
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline