Proof of Usefulness Report

Edves

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+236
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Edves is a verified, established EdTech company in Nigeria (founded 2016) with significant traction (~$575k Seed funding, 1,300+ schools, ~430k users). The project solves a high-utility problem (school management infrastructure) with strong market timing. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (vague claims like 'everyone', verifiable data omitted), which severely penalized the 'Response Quality' score. The final score reflects the verified 'Small but promising' scale (100k-1M users) rather than the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+36.0
Technical Innovation+36.0
Evidence Of Traction+64.0
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+261
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+236

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Edves is a learning and school management software for African k12 Schools. The digital infrastructure automates the entire journey of a student and creates efficiency in lessons delivery and school administration

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