Proof of Usefulness Report

Shipturtle

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+347
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Shipturtle is a legitimate, venture-backed B2B SaaS platform (Seed funding ~INR 3.5 Cr/~$420k) solving a genuine problem in the multi-vendor e-commerce space. While the project itself demonstrates strong utility, verified traction (active Shopify App with 4.9 stars), and technical competence, the submission quality was exceptionally poor. Claims such as 'audience reach: everyone' and 'traction: most people have used my product' are inaccurate and lazy. The score reflects the solid underlying business fundamentals and verified external evidence, significantly penalized for the low-quality and hyperbolic input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+40.0
Evidence Of Traction+24.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+36.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+347

Project Details

Project URL
shipturtle.com
Description
***What we do***\nShipturtle helps ecommerce stores grow 10x by building Brand Partnerships \u0026 create custom Vertical Marketplaces (like Amazon) \nProvides Amazon Seller Central – like tech for Vendors to easily list on the merchant website\nLevel the playing field for small ecomm merchants – vision similar to ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce)\n\n***Why are Vertical Marketplaces \u0026 Brand Partnerships required***\nMerchants (ecomm stores), Vendors \u0026 Customers are seeking alternatives to Amazon/eBay/Flipkart. \nThousands of Vertical marketplaces are blossoming across the world.\nD2C brands want to offer more products to offer a complete portfolio and encourage customers to buy from their website\n\n***Why is Shipturtle needed***\nCreating the backend for a vertical ecommerce marketplace is a high cost, high effort – inaccessible for 1000’s of emerging brands\nShipturtle delivers a faster, better and cheaper SaaS based solution across segments and geographies.

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