Proof of Usefulness Report

GyanDhan

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+510

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

GyanDhan is a verified, established education financing marketplace in India with significant scale (~267 employees, ~$2.5M revenue, ~$120M+ loans disbursed). However, the submission quality was extremely poor (lazy inputs like 'most people', mislabeled financial data), which necessitated a low Quality Factor (0.5) for Traction and Reach, significantly dampening the score despite the project's high real-world utility and verified success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5

Audience Reach Impact+75

Technical Innovation+112.5

Evidence Of Traction+115

Market Timing Relevance+85

Functional Completeness+5

Subtotal+630

Usefulness Multiplierx0.81

Final Score+510

Project Details

Project URL

gyandhan.com

Description

GyanDhan is India's first education loan marketplace. We help students finance their education - both overseas and within India. We have sourced over INR 1,000 crores in loans since inception. \n\nIn the domestic segment, we work with education providers to offer digital instalment options.

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