Proof of Usefulness Report

Accel

Analysis completed on 1/4/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents Accel, a top-tier venture capital firm, rather than a specific technology project. While the entity has massive real-world influence, the submission quality is extremely poor (suspicious email format, nonsensical revenue/marketcap figures, and generic 'everyone' audience claims). The low score reflects the lack of technical innovation (as a service business), the failure to provide verifiable project-specific traction data, and the high probability of this being a low-effort or impersonated entry rather than a legitimate technology proof-of-concept.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11
Audience Reach Impact+9
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+11
Market Timing Relevance+2
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
accel.com
Description
Accel is a leading global venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth-stage investments in technology companies. With a strong presence in Silicon Valley and offices around the world, Accel partners with entrepreneurs who are building innovative and disruptive businesses across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, and healthcare technology. The firm is known for its deep industry expertise, extensive network, and a long track record of successful investments in companies like Facebook, Slack, Dropbox, and Spotify. Accel aims to support visionary founders in their journey to create impactful and enduring companies.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Venture Capital, It Services, Social Media
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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