Proof of Usefulness Report

Zuplo

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+350
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Zuplo is a verified, venture-backed API management platform (Seed stage, raised ~$13.5M) with significant traction (>4B monthly requests), despite the extremely poor quality of this specific submission (which contained false claims and missing data). The project demonstrates high utility and technical innovation in the 'Edge-native' API space. The score reflects the actual verifiable value of the company (comparable to the calibration benchmark) rather than the low-quality submission text, though a penalty was applied to Response Quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+45.0
Technical Innovation+72.0
Evidence Of Traction+93.8
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+384.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+350

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Zuplo is in the API Management Industry

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