Proof of Usefulness Report

25Fifteen

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+661
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

25Fifteen is a highly established Australian startup studio with a proven track record of creating high-value companies, most notably 'SafetyCulture' (a multi-billion dollar 'unicorn') and 'Tinybeans' (ASX listed). While the submission data itself was poor (containing hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product' and confusing financial figures), external verification confirms the entity's significant market impact, legitimate portfolio, and operational history since 2013. The score reflects the massive real-world utility and traction of the studio's output, balanced by a penalty for the low-quality submission response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility180.0 (Weighted w
Audience Reach Impact136.0 (Weighted w
Technical Innovation90.0 (Weighted w
Evidence Of Traction237.5 (Weighted w
Market Timing Relevance80.0 (Weighted w
Functional Completeness2.5 (Weighted w
Subtotal+726
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+661

Project Details

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Description
25Fifteen is a leading Startup Studio and Venture Development firm who explores, validates, and builds innovative digital products and ventures in partnership with entrepreneurial founders and large corporate enterprises. With over 25 years of execution experience, we incubate and accelerate startups, invest and raise capital, and leverage deep relationships to build businesses of value through our core services: + Startup Studio: We co-found businesses with entrepreneurs, providing seed capital, resources, team members, and ongoing support, on the entire journey from inception to exit. Our team of experienced startup engineers, product managers, marketers, finance, and operations specialists have brought dozens of products to market over the last ten years, from consumer services to enterprise software. + Enterprise Co-Ventures: We help large enterprises by establishing Co-Ventures with them for the exploration of speculative and emerging markets and new technologies, to discover opportunities to design, develop and launch innovative new digital products. For companies to remain competitive speed and capital efficiency are paramount. Through our Co-Ventures we provide rapid product development from MVP through to full maturity, faster, more efficiently and cost effectively than they could internally. + Capital Investment: We buy minority and majority stakes in small, profitable businesses, including buying out existing investors or partners, to remain enduring long-term shareholders who help your business optimise for steady free cash flow and returns. If you'd like to explore opportunities to partner with 25Fifteen, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch through our website.

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