Proof of Usefulness Report

ZYOD

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+538
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

ZYOD is a verifiable, high-growth B2B fashion manufacturing platform that raised $18M in Series A funding (June 2024) and serves 350+ brands globally. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague, hyperbolic, or inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). While the company's actual real-world utility and traction are excellent (approx. $10M revenue), the poor submission quality necessitates significant penalties to the Quality Factors (Qi) for reach and traction. The score reflects a high-value verified company weighed down by a low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+75.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+561.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+539

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ZYOD is a B2B platform that offers technology-enabled fashion manufacturing solutions, connecting brands with Indian factories for design, production, and delivery. Founded in 2023, the company aims to streamline the fashion supply chain through digital tools and operational integration, making large-scale manufacturing more accessible and efficient for brands..

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