Proof of Usefulness Report

Tortoise

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+235
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Tortoise (tortoise.pro) is a verifiable fintech startup based in Bangalore, backed by Vertex Ventures (approx. $2.3M - $3M funding). While the project has legitimate traction (~100k+ installs) and a pivot towards B2B employee device leasing ('Save Now, Buy Later' for electronics), the submission quality is extremely poor. The claim 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false, and the revenue/marketcap figure of '11,900,000,000' appears to be a data entry error (likely intending ~$11.9M valuation, which aligns with external data, rather than 11.9 billion). The score reflects the legitimate backing and utility of the business, heavily penalized for exaggerated claims and lack of serious evidence in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.00
Audience Reach Impact+15.00
Technical Innovation+66.00
Evidence Of Traction+31.25
Market Timing Relevance+60.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+293.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+235

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Tortoise is a mobile application where you can discover, explore, and subscribe to savings plans offered by some of the best brands. E.g. Apple, OnePlus, Canon, etc.

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