Proof of Usefulness Report

WinZO

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+606
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

WinZO is a major verified player in the Indian vernacular gaming market with significant real-world traction (100M+ users, Series C+ funding), far exceeding the outdated '7 million' figure in the submission. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor (referencing 'space-technology', lazy evidence claims like 'most people have used my product', and outdated metrics). The score reflects a Unicorn-level business penalized heavily for a low-quality, low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+72
Audience Reach Impact+66.5
Technical Innovation+35
Evidence Of Traction+47.5
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+577
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+606

Project Details

Project URL
winzogames.com
Description
WinZO is India’s biggest vernacular e-sports platform. We are a Serie A stage gaming venture backed by the Kalaari Capital and Hike. WinZO currently hosts 30+ games on a single platform and is proving a diverse gaming experience to the vernacular Tier 2/3 audience in India by offering the app in ten different languages already. By reaching an install base of 7 million+ in just an year, we are one of the fastest growing players in the gaming industry.\nWith our focus on the vernacular users and providing a very personalized content to these users, we have built a stable monetization model for the casual gaming genre in India and have been taking very non-traditional path-breaking approaches to lead the space so far.

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