Proof of Usefulness Report

SafeBoda

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

SafeBoda is a verified Series B/C funded company backed by Google and Allianz, operating a dominant ride-hailing platform in East Africa with over 50 million completed rides. While the submission itself was extremely low-quality (lazy, vague responses), external verification confirms high real-world utility, massive audience reach (millions of users), and significant traction. The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the business (comparable to the 'Much larger scale' guideline of 400-700+), tempered slightly by the lack of detail in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+190.0
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+56.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+678.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
safeboda.com
Description
SafeBoda believes that everyone in African cities should have access to affordable services at a click of a button. Based in Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria, we are a venture-funded Series B company that is already having a huge impact on millions of people in Africa.

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