Proof of Usefulness Report

DPDzero

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+558
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

DPDzero is a verified Series A fintech company based in Bengaluru with significant traction ($7M raised in Aug 2025, ~$3M revenue, 455 employees). The project addresses a high-utility market need (debt collection/NPA management) using AI and human operations. The user submission contained errors (confusing valuation with revenue) and hyperbole ('most people have used my product'), resulting in a low Response Quality score. However, external verification confirms strong B2B traction with major clients like Tata Capital and IndusInd Bank, justifying a high final score relative to the baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+65
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+85
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+74
Usefulness Multiplierx0.748
Final Score+558

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DPDzero is an AI driven credit risk platform which enables lenders to design collections strategy and automate collections across channels based on borrower affinity.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Banking, Design, Business Development
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