Proof of Usefulness Report

Outscal

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+291
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Outscal is a verifiable, venture-backed edtech startup (Seed stage, ~$1.8M funding, ~$7.8M valuation) addressing a genuine skills gap in the Indian gaming industry. While the project demonstrates real-world utility and has secured institutional capital (Kalaari Capital, Village Global), the submission itself was of low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and incorrect audience data ('everyone'). External verification confirms verifiable traction (~$225k annual revenue, 250+ placements), positioning it as a 'Small but promising' project. The score reflects strong financial backing heavily penalized for poor data integrity in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility150 pts
Audience Reach Impact10 pts
Technical Innovation45 pts
Evidence Of Traction75 pts
Market Timing Relevance70 pts
Functional Completeness5 pts
Subtotal+355
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+291

Project Details

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Description
At Outscal, our vision is to build the next generation of technology leaders. 90% of engineering graduates in India are not fit for technology roles. With 1.5 million engineers graduating every year the demand for good quality talent is at an all time high. The only approach to solve this fundamental issue is to align incentives of education providers and seeker to one true goal - student success! Through the use of Income Share Agreements, we have already graduated and placed multiple batches of students and now looking to kick start even more to meet the ever growing demand for quality talent.

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

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Technical Roadmap

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