Proof of Usefulness Report

Sheva

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Sheva is a verified social enterprise in Guatemala empowering women through digital literacy and mobile technology training. While the submission data was poor (inaccurate tags, vague claims like 'everyone'), external verification confirms significant partnerships (Facebook/Internet.org) and impact (UN Equals Award nomination, ~40k direct beneficiaries, potentially 5M reached via partnerships). The project has high social utility but operates as a regional NGO rather than a high-growth tech startup, placing it in the 'Small but promising' to 'Minimal traction' scoring range relative to global tech scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+58.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
sheva.com
Description
SHEVA empowers girls in Guatemala. We provide the necessary tools for young women to learn how to access a universe of information through technology. We carry out trainings to teach girls what is the internet, how to use their smartphones, and how to surf the web to learn about key subjects like self-esteem, health, nutrition and family planning. We believe that when girls have information and learn, they are able to make the right choices that will influence the rest of their lives, their family and their community. Through different initiatives, like our online store and donations, we run a sustainable business with a social cause. For more information, visit www.sheva.com or contact us at info@sheva.com

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