Proof of Usefulness Report

PagarBook

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+725
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

PagarBook is a substantial, venture-backed company (Series A/B) with over $25M in historical funding and significant market penetration in India (millions of users). However, the project submission itself was low-effort ('everyone', 'CrimsonFang'). Notably, the specific metrics provided (518 team size, ~19M market cap) appear to accurately reflect recent 2024-2025 down-round valuations and current headcount, indicating the submitter has internal knowledge despite the informal presentation. The high score reflects the verifiable massive scale and utility, penalized slightly for the submission quality and the company's current financial challenges (valuation drop).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+97.5
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+805
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+725

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PagarBook is a company that provides a digital staff management and payroll solution designed to simplify and streamline workforce management for small and medium-sized businesses. Through its platform, PagarBook offers features such as attendance tracking, salary management, and employee record maintenance, all accessible via a user-friendly mobile application. The company aims to help businesses reduce paperwork, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements. By leveraging technology, PagarBook seeks to empower businesses to manage their workforce more effectively and focus on growth and productivity.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

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Technical Roadmap

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