Proof of Usefulness Report

Shadowfax

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+607
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Shadowfax' is a major Indian logistics unicorn with verifiable revenue exceeding $225M USD (INR 1,885 Cr) and an IPO valuation target of ~$700M+. While the submission itself was low-quality (using a pseudonym 'FrostFang' and vague descriptions), external verification confirms exceptional real-world utility, massive scale (1.5 million daily orders), and robust technical infrastructure (SF Maps, AI routing). The score reflects the massive operational reality of the business, heavily outweighing the poor quality of the form entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+147.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+150.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+577
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+606

Project Details

Project URL
shadowfax.in
Description
Shadowfax is India’s largest crowdsourced delivery platform with presence in 80+ cities across India and 10000+ daily active delivery personnel. Shadowfax’s unique app enables delivery of food, grocery, pharmacy and e-commerce for businesses and helps them create customer delight using technology. With relentless focus on engineering pleasant experiences for the customers, Shadowfax envisions to become the most desirable and trustworthy delivery platform for customers.

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