Proof of Usefulness Report

Practo

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+808
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The project, identified as Practo (despite the submission name 'DeepShade'), is a dominant healthcare platform in Asia with verifiable massive scale (400M+ cumulative users, ~$29M annual revenue). While the submission itself was extremely low-effort (missing specific metrics and vaguely claiming 'most people have used my product'), independent verification confirms it is a market leader with significant real-world utility and traction. The score reflects its high status as a mature 'unicorn-tier' company, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+878.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+808

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Practo’s mission is to help improve human longevity by simplifying healthcare.\n\nWe’re leading the way with Practo Search – Asia’s leading doctor search engine used by millions of patients every month and Practo Ray – the practice management solution of choice for thousands of doctors managing millions of appointments and digital healthcare records every year. More information is available on www.practo.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