Proof of Usefulness Report

EdAid

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+55
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

EdAid is a verifiable, FCA-regulated fintech company established in 2011 that partners with education providers to offer deferred tuition. While the project addresses a genuine real-world problem (student debt) and has survived for over a decade with legitimate partnerships (e.g., University of Manchester), the submission itself is of critically low quality. It contains demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and nonsensical data ('marketcap: null'). The score reflects the high real-world utility of the underlying business, severely penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.50
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+47.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+55

Project Details

Project URL
Description
EdAid partners with universities and professional schools to defer tuition payment, interest-free. \n\nWe're making education accessible \u0026 affordable\n

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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