Proof of Usefulness Report

Monil

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Monil (submitted as SwiftShade) appears to be a legitimate Norwegian agritech startup backed by Firda, offering high-utility virtual fencing technology. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing placeholder text and obvious falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and an audience of 'everyone'). While the technology addresses a genuine problem in livestock management, the lack of verifiable metrics and the presence of hallucinated traction data in the submission severely penalize the score. The project is promising, but the application is defective.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.25
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Monil aims to give farmers robust tools to make their operations more efficient. We do this by replacing traditional fences with virtual fences. Our product allows the animals to move freely on new pastures, while the farmer gets full control of where the herd is and how they are doing. This saves the farmer money and time, and gives them peace of mind. Monil was started in 2022 by a team of Norwegian engineers with world-leading expertise in microelectronics, low-power electronics, hardware and software development. With solid support from the well-renowned investor Firda, we aim to become a world-leading supplier of farmer- and animal-friendly technology that redefines what the farming profession of the future looks like. In time, Monil will simplify and improve far more aspects of livestock keeping, such as giving the farmer an automatic overview of the animals' health and heat, automating controlled grazing, and providing better insight into the animals' behavior and well-being. A bit like a digital shepherd.

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