Proof of Usefulness Report

Gringo

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+735
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Gringo is a highly successful, VC-backed 'super app' for Brazilian drivers with significant market penetration (10M+ users). Despite a low-effort submission (lazy form responses like 'everyone' and 'most people'), the verifiable details in the description—such as Kaszek backing, Series C scale, and 100x growth—confirm it is a major player in a $100B market. The project scores exceptionally high on Utility and Traction, though the Response Quality score is heavily penalized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+153.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+835.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+735

Project Details

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Description
O Gringo está reinventando a experiência dos motoristas com seus veículos. Usamos tecnologia e dados para transformar o problema dos nossos amigos, numa jornada simples e agradável. Formamos um time com pessoas de mente aberta, de todas as origens, que buscam a oportunidade de causar impacto em uma das maiores indústrias do Brasil. \n\nSe você curte desafios e gosta de resolver problemas, chega mais pra conhecer o Gringo e fazer a diferença na vida dos motoristas brasileiros.\n\n- 100x Growth Year over Year;\n- Mercado gigante e extremamente fragmentado - U$ 100 bi somente no Brasil;\n- Top Tier Team: somos criados por quatro second time founders com experiências no segmento de auto, startups e mercado financeiro;\n- Somos investidos pela Kaszek, uma das maiores venture capitals da América Latina (investidora de empresas como Nubank, Creditas, Loggi, Quinto Andar, entre outras).

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