Proof of Usefulness Report

Relove

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Relove' (relove.in) was a legitimate, VC-backed startup based in India that raised ~$700k to enable fashion resale for brands. However, verified search results indicate the service has explicitly 'ceased operations' and shut down as of 2025. The submission itself contains spam-like characteristics (User: 'IronShade', Claim: 'most people have used my product') and ignores the project's closure. While the technology had historical utility and traction, its current usefulness is null. The score reflects a defunct project submitted with low-quality, inaccurate data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+50
Evidence Of Traction+45
Market Timing Relevance+10
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+21.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+24

Project Details

Project URL
relove.in
Description
Relove enables fashion brands to deploy a thrift marketplace on their own website.\n\nBrands deploy our shopify app, or plugin on their store. Their customers are able to list their previously purchased garments that they no longer use or do not fit them. Customers get an option to buy these approved garments from the store's site. Relove and its technology handles shipping, packaging, fraud, customer care and everything in between!

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