Proof of Usefulness Report

Text Mercato

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+464
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Text Mercato is a legitimate, verified Series A startup (raised ~$4M) with significant B2B traction (~$1.2M revenue, ~180 employees) and major clients like Myntra and Nykaa. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing key data points. The score reflects the high real-world value and verified market position of the company, heavily penalized by the poor accuracy and laziness of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+17.5
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+55
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+464

Project Details

Project URL
Description
1. Cataloguing Product for creation of automated digital catalogues \n2. Managed Platform for B2B and B2C content creation

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