Proof of Usefulness Report

Ninja Van

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+703
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Ninja Van is a confirmed logistics unicorn in Southeast Asia with verified massive scale (67,000+ team, $1B+ valuation). The project scores exceptionally high on Utility, Reach, and Traction due to its established market dominance. However, the submission itself is low-quality, relying on outdated descriptions (circa 2018) and vague assertions ('most people have used my product'), which prevents a higher score despite the company's objective success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+781.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+703

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ninja Van is on a mission to dominate e-commerce logistics in Southeast Asia. We are one of the fastest growing startups in the region - founded in mid-2014, we have already won over 6,000 merchants and deliver more than 2 million parcels a month across six countries. In Jan 2018, we raised one of the largest Series C rounds ever in Southeast Asia and are well-positioned for our next phase of rapid growth.\n\nAt our core, we are a technology company that is disrupting a massive industry with cutting-edge software and operational concepts. Powered by algorithm-based optimization, dynamic routing, end-to-end tracking and a data-driven approach, we provide best-of-class delivery services that delight both the shippers and end customers. But we are just getting started! We have much room for improvement and many ideas that will further shape the industry.

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