Proof of Usefulness Report

Moni

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+385
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Moni (rebranding to Rank) is a high-potential, Y Combinator-backed (W22) fintech serving African SMEs and individuals through a community-based 'social trust' lending model. While the submission itself is of extremely low quality (using placeholder data like 'StarForge' and vague claims), external verification confirms significant legitimacy: the company has raised ~$4M in funding, processed over $5M in loans with a 99% repayment rate, and recently acquired a Microfinance Bank to expand operations. The discrepancy between the high-quality verified reality and the poor submission quality results in a moderate final score, heavily penalized by the Response Quality metric.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Real World Utility Quality Factor+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+75
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+1
Technical Innovation+75
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+1.125
Evidence Of Traction+85
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+1
Subtotal+463.125
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+385

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Moni is a suite of financial products for SMEs looking to build lasting businesses and individuals looking to build wealth. Businesses can access working capital and also enjoy high-yield interest savings on the Moni app. You can enjoy up to 21% whenever you save on the Moni app. Get started here: https://onelink.to/dfbjqv

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