Proof of Usefulness Report

Capes India

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+323
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Capes India is a verifiable D2C brand established in 2017 with a legitimate market presence in the gadget accessories niche (skins/wraps). External analysis confirms healthy web traffic (approx. 200k monthly visits, top 200k global rank), validating its claim as a significant player in the Indian market. However, the project submission quality is extremely poor, containing vague assertions ('audience: everyone'), demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product'), and ambiguous financial data ('marketcap: 2500000'). While the underlying business fundamentals (Real-World Utility, Market Timing) are sound, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible detail and professionalism in the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+81.25
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+358.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+323

Project Details

Project URL
capesindia.com
Description
Founded in 2017, we have accelerated from an idea to industry leaders in India. However, we remain true to our humble beginnings and are a close-knit collection of thinkers and innovators who are dedicated to not just creating breakthrough tech accessories but building a brand that provides customers with the best possible experience while buying them. We provide a curated range of gadget skins suitable for phones, laptops, cameras, and decals. Having an in-house production facility and selling directly to the customer makes us the manufacturers and marketers of our products, going over all the middle men, a fact that makes us extremely proud of our team. Every product we release is a result of countless hours of original thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to exceptional user experience. Working less like a corporate and more like a family we compete, collaborate, discuss, joke and work hard for every task at hand.

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