Proof of Usefulness Report

Clone

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Clone (formerly 'Not So Dark') is a verified Series B foodtech scale-up with over €100M in funding and 2,000+ restaurant partners across Europe. While the submission itself was low-quality and lacked detail, external search confirms significant market traction, reaching the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration tier. However, the score is tempered by negative user reviews regarding service delivery and the lazy submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+750
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+638

Project Details

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Description
Clone is a tech-driven virtual takeout solution designed to give the restaurant industry a big income boost. Restaurants get a streamlined food delivery business that plugs right into their existing kitchens, with orders from all major delivery platforms coming in through a connected tablet. Clone is fast to set up, easy to run, and requires no investment. Technology fuels the business and keeps operations efficient and cost-optimized. Clone’s virtual food brands adapt to local tastes based on data so items always sell. Marketing is built into the platform and restaurants get as much biz dev support as they need from the Clone team. Want to learn more? ➡️ Get in touch at expansion@getclone.io Clone snapshot: · One of Europe’s fastest-growing startups · #14 out of 500 top tech companies to join in 2023 · +€100M raised · +2000 restaurant partners across Europe · +70 brands · + 300 talented employees Join the team! We’re always on the lookout for fresh thinkers, hard workers, leaders, and tech trendspotters who want to make a difference. ➡️ Have a look at our available jobs: https://www.welcometothejungle.com/fr/companies/clone ➡️ Or get in touch at: rh@getclone.io

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