Proof of Usefulness Report

Accountable

Analysis completed on 1/4/2026

+686
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Accountable is a verified, high-traction FinTech startup (Series A, ~€12M funding) serving over 100,000 self-employed users in Belgium and Germany. While the submission itself contained low-quality placeholder text (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), independent verification confirms significant revenue, a team size of 50-175, and a highly rated product solving a critical pain point (tax compliance). The project scores highly on utility and traction, though the submission quality significantly dragged down the response metric.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+24
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+80
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+686

Project Details

Project URL
accountable.eu
Description
We are a fast-growing FinTech start-up looking to change the lives of self-employed workers in Europe. Our mobile app connects to your bank accounts to automate your accounting and give you tax recommendations in your day-to-day. Peace of mind \u0026 lower cost of accounting: we make the lives of freelancers, architects, lawyers and other consultants easy so that they can focus on what really matters.\n\nGreat team of 15+ people, split across Berlin, Brussels and the rest of Europe.\n\nPlay Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivearts.accountable\u0026hl=fr\nApp Store: https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/accountable/id1384729810?l=fr\u0026mt=8
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Banking, Software Development
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