Proof of Usefulness Report

Safara

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+541

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Safara is a verified, high-potential venture-backed travel startup (Sequoia Capital, Defy.vc) with significant traction ($100M+ GMV, ~$14M funding, acquisition of Skipper). However, the submission itself provided extremely low-quality, exaggerated data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'). The evaluation credits the verifiable external success of the Safara platform while heavily penalizing the response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200.0

Audience Reach Impact+90.0

Technical Innovation+90.0

Evidence Of Traction+206.25

Market Timing Relevance+80.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+668.75

Usefulness Multiplierx0.81

Final Score+541

Project Details

Project URL

safara.travel

Description

We're shaking up the $800b/yr online travel booking industry. \n\nSafara is the platform for world travelers to discover the best places to go and stay, seamlessly plan and manage their bookings, and maximize loyalty. We’re the travel hub for the new generation.

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