Proof of Usefulness Report

Oddup

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+356
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Oddup is a legitimate, high-traction fintech company (Series C, ~$20M funding, Thomson Reuters partnership) that provides data and ratings for startups. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and generic user data ('SilentBlade'). The score reflects the strong external verification of the business's validity and utility, significantly penalized by the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission form. The project falls into the 'Comparable scale' category due to its established market position.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+7.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+22.50
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+342.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+356

Project Details

Project URL
oddup.com
Description
ODDUP is the Startup Rating System. \nODDUP is a data driven research platform that provides analysis and ratings on startups. With views on the potential success of a startup, we are leading the way by offering transparency and insight, helping you to make more informed investment decisions. We have a unique proposition that fills the gap of private company analysis with a Buy, Hold, Sell view of startups. \n\nWe have an analyst team including former research analysts from Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley as well as a large angel investor board of advisors who have invested in some of the most successful companies in the world. \n\nOur business is headquartered in the fintech hub of Hong Kong. We have an “on-the-ground” network of analysts in each city we cover: Singapore, Taipei, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lampur, Manilla, Melbourne and Sydney. We have offices in the startup hubs, San Francisco and Melbourne. \n\nwww.oddup.com

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