Proof of Usefulness Report

Meraki Labs

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project submission presents significant contradictions and unverifiable claims. While the description outlines a high-value startup studio model (investing up to $5M), the reported financial metrics ('500,000 marketcap') and traction claims ('most people have used my product') are totally inconsistent with the business model. The claim of a 125-person team lacks an accompanying digital footprint, suggesting the data is either fabricated or highly inflated.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+10.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+20.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+10.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
merakilabs.com
Description
We are one of India's first startup studios, backed by seasoned entrepreneurs and operators. We are builders before investors, co-building companies from the ground up with game-changing founders. We both found and fund companies, coming in as the first cheque ($250K-$5M) and a plug-and-play founding team. We hold ourselves to the success of each portfolio company, backing only 2-4 founders each year. Whether you are just starting or thinking about starting up in the future, if you are passionate about building a purpose-driven company, we would love to hear from you.

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