Proof of Usefulness Report

Lengo AI

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Lengo AI is a verifiable, Google-backed startup addressing a critical data gap in African informal retail with nearly 30,000 mapped shops and pre-seed funding (~$1M). However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing hallucinated traction claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate audience targeting ('everyone'). While the project has high real-world utility and technical merit, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence in the submission and the early-stage user count (<50k), placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' calibration bucket.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+54.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
lengo.ai
Description
Welcome to a new wave of market intelligence! Lengo is a Google AI-backed company leveraging cutting-edge technology to directly reach informal retailers in Emerging Markets, giving brands a significant competitive edge over traditional methods. Lengo's platform is powering growth at a global scale for leading brands by optimizing their Route-to-Market, analyzing competitive landscapes, and capturing market share. Lengo is rapidly becoming the go-to AI copilot for frontrunning companies — ensuring they can invest with confidence and always be one move ahead in the world's fastest-growing markets.

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