Proof of Usefulness Report

Stepchange Africa

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Stepchange Africa is a legitimate boutique growth agency established in 2020, with verifiable partnerships (e.g., Africa's Business Heroes, Bridges for Enterprise). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing nonsensical claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and confusing metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). While the business exists and solves a real problem in the African startup ecosystem, the submission fails to accurately represent its scale or impact, resulting in a low score driven by poor response quality and lack of verifiable growth data provided by the applicant.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+30
Quality Factor Reach+1
Technical Innovation+10
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+55
Quality Factor Traction+0.8
Market Timing Relevance+70
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+44.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.19
Final Score+53

Project Details

Project URL
stepchangeafrica.com
Description
Stepchange Africa is a growth agency dedicated to business expansion in Africa. We offer customer-centric services to companies aiming to grow in the region. Our hands-on solutions cater to fast-growing start-ups, established SMEs, and global corporations operating, investing, and expanding in Africa. Founded by former entrepreneurs with over 60 years of experience, our team excels in delivering innovative results across Africa. Our deep understanding of in-country operations and extensive networks make us your ideal partner. With a global team based in Africa and Europe, we leverage international networks to enhance your business. We’re African-powered and passionate about achieving impactful results. We’re Stepchange Africa.

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