Proof of Usefulness Report

Fond Solutions

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+55
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Fond Solutions is a verified student-led startup incubated at PESU Venture Labs, with external evidence of ~$200k in funding and hardware products (FlufFit, Foodie). However, the project submission quality is extremely poor, containing hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacking critical metrics. While the 'deep tech' hardware approach and market timing are promising, the project currently falls into the 'Minimal Traction' category (<50k users, early stage) with a score consistent with pre-revenue ventures.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+51.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+55

Project Details

Project URL
thefond.co
Description
Fond Solutions is a pet wellness startup based in Bangalore that produces smart pet products. Fond is currently incubated by the PESU Venture Labs, PES University, Bangalore. We aim to use deep tech to solve the problems faced by pet parents globally.At Fond, we want to be the voice for the voiceless.Lots of problems arriving in old age for dogs can be avoided by preventive measures by pet parents. The goal is to provide pet parents with a complete ecosystem for pet care, so that they can make informed decisions for their pet. Currently, we have two devices:\n\nFond FlufFit : A smart pet wearable which monitors vitals of the dog\nFond Foodie : An automatic smart food dispenser, which can be personalised for a particular pet.\nIn addition to this, many products and services are in the pipeline, which can help ease a pet parent's life.

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