Proof of Usefulness Report

Crest

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+328
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Project 'Crest' (getcrest.ai) is a legitimate Seed-stage company (raised ~$1.4M) offering AI-driven supply chain planning for D2C brands. While the product has verified utility and a roster of customers (e.g., Samosa Party, Sirona), the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'). The claimed 'marketcap' of 40,800,000 likely refers to a valuation of ₹40.8 Cr (~$5M USD). Real-world traction is present but nascent (~$120k revenue).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18
Audience Reach Impact+1
Technical Innovation+6
Evidence Of Traction+3
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+37
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+328

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Crestis in the SCM Software Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Web Development, Logistics Supply-Chain
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