Proof of Usefulness Report

Uzapoint

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Uzapoint is a verified Kenyan fintech providing ERP and POS solutions to African SMEs, backed by the Google Black Founders Fund and a runner-up in Africa's Business Heroes. While the submission quality was extremely poor (claiming 'everyone' as audience and 'most people' as traction with no data), external verification confirms a solid user base of 3,500+ merchants across 7 markets and significant impact in SME financing ($150k+ unlocked). The project demonstrates high real-world utility and strong market timing, but the score is constrained by its 'Minimal Traction' scale (<50k users) relative to the calibration index and the abysmal quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+10.5
Evidence Of Traction+17.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+67.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+73

Project Details

Description
Uzapoint is dedicated to creating an operating system tailored for African SMEs. Our goal is to facilitate the digitization of bookkeeping processes, enable data-driven business decisions with AI capabilities, and offer access to financial services through our mobile and web point of sale software application. In addition to this, we provide a free-online storefront integrated with payments for their merchants to increase their revenues through online sale automation. Through these efforts, Uzapoint aims to empower SMEs in Africa, fostering efficiency, accountability, profitability, and intelligent business practices.

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