Proof of Usefulness Report

500 Global

Analysis completed on 1/2/2026

+534
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

500 Global is a top-tier venture capital firm with $2.7B+ AUM and massive impact (33 unicorns), justifying a high base score. However, the submission quality is extremely poor (user 'MysticBlade', false claims like 'most people have used my product', and irrelevant tags like 'construction'). The score reflects the immense utility and traction of the entity itself, heavily penalized by the low-effort and inaccurate submission details. A proper submission would likely score 650+.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120
Audience Reach Impact+100
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+120
Market Timing Relevance+95
Response Quality+10
Final Score+534

Project Details

Project URL
500.co
Description
500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. Our mission is to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. We have backed over 6,000 founders representing more than 2,500 companies operating in 77 countries. Our portfolio has delivered outsized performance including 33 companies valued at over $1 billion and 120 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.\n\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Venture Capital, Investing, Construction
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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