Proof of Usefulness Report

HireACamp

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+215
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

HireACamp is a legitimate, venture-backed startup solving a real fragmentation problem in India's outdoor travel market. It secured seed funding from the Indian Angel Network (IAN) in 2021, a strong signal of viability. However, the submission itself is poor, containing hyperbole ('most people have used my product') and missing critical metrics. Research indicates a team of ~10-20 people and a functional booking platform, but current app downloads (100+ for the host app) and mixed user reviews suggest it is still in an early-to-growth stage, far smaller than the 'everyone' reach claimed.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+50.0
Evidence Of Traction+65.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+295
Usefulness Multiplierx0.73
Final Score+215

Project Details

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Description
We believe that finding an outdoor stay should be just as easy as finding the indoor one. HireACamp is India’s first platform through which travelers can instantly book their outdoor stays anywhere in the country. \n\nHireACamp was founded in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in 2019, by Kashish Pahwa and Mitul Agrawal.\n\nIn 2021, HireACamp raised seed funding round from IAN and became Uttarakhand's first startup to raise angel investment.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline