Proof of Usefulness Report

Upstock Africa

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+45
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Upstock Africa (operating as Recurr by Upstock in Zambia) addresses a genuine B2B supply chain problem for the HoReCa sector. However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and confusing metrics ('all time marketcap' in place of revenue). While the team size of 30 suggests some operational maturity, the lack of verifiable evidence and the unprofessional nature of the response significantly penalize the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+9.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+40.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+45

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Upstock Inc. makes sourcing, payments TERMS, and logistics easy for HoReCa serving both SMBs and Enterprise Accounts.

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