Proof of Usefulness Report

Noru Capital

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+165
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Noru Capital is a verifiable Micro-VC firm based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2019/2020. External search confirms a portfolio of ~4 early-stage investments (e.g., Lengo, Qualipharm) and a focus on Francophone West Africa. However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming 'everyone' as the audience and providing a 'marketcap' figure ($2.5M) likely representing Fund Size (AUM) rather than revenue. The team size of 30 appears exaggerated for a fund of this AUM. The score reflects the genuine utility of the fund in an underserved market (Francophone Africa), penalized heavily for the low-quality, inaccurate submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+18.75
Market Timing Relevance+40.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+168.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+165

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We invest up to USD 250k in pre-seed and seed rounds of tech startups in Francophone West Africa.

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