Proof of Usefulness Report

Fortytwo Labs

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+468
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Fortytwo Labs is a legitimate, verifiable deep-tech company based in Pune, India, specializing in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and digital identity for defense and banking sectors (clients include Indian Defense and ICICI Bank). However, the submission itself contained extremely poor, lazy, and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'marketcap 50000' and audience 'everyone'). The high score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the actual business, severely penalized by the low quality of the submission and lack of provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility200.0 (Weight: 2.5)
Audience Reach Impact64.0 (Weight: 2.0)
Technical Innovation153.0 (Weight: 1.5)
Evidence Of Traction100.0 (Weight: 2.5)
Market Timing Relevance90.0 (Weight: 1.0)
Functional Completeness2.5 (Weight: 0.5)
Subtotal+609.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.77
Final Score+468

Project Details

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Description
Fortytwo labs is a Hi-Tech Innovative StartUp that is changing the way information and identities are secured for individuals and enterprises. We are developing next generation cutting edge technologies in the field of cyber security, embedded systems, high performance computing and IOT. We work with the Banking Industry, Defence and Governments to help them secure their Digital identity and Transactions.

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