Proof of Usefulness Report

Rapel Indonesia

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Rapel Indonesia is a verifiable regional waste management startup operating in Yogyakarta and Bali since 2019. However, the project submission is highly inaccurate. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and an audience reach of 'everyone' are objectively false given the <10,000 estimated downloads and regional focus. The 'Team Size' of 350 likely conflates gig-economy waste collectors with core employees. The revenue figure ('17000000 marketcap') is ambiguous (likely IDR, equating to ~$1,100) or erroneous. While the real-world utility of waste management is high, the submission's poor quality and exaggerated claims heavily penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+35.92
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Rapel is an on-demand household and industrial waste collection solution for recyclable wastes which includes inorganic, organic and hazardous wastes. Rapel currently operates in the city of Yogyakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia. Rapel aims to be the most comprehensive waste management solution for all in Indonesia.

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