Proof of Usefulness Report

AlleyCorp

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+606
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

AlleyCorp is a premier NYC venture studio with a verifiable history of founding massive companies (MongoDB, Gilt, Zola) raising over $2B. However, the submission itself ('LunarSpirit') is low-quality, citing vague metrics ('everyone', 'most people') and a confusing market cap figure ($75M vs actual $B+ valuations). The score reflects the immense real-world value of the entity, significantly dampened by the poor quality of verifiable evidence provided in this specific entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+95.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+118.8
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+673.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+606

Project Details

Project URL
alleycorp.com
Description
AlleyCorp builds and invests in transformative companies for the present and future in New York. We are humbled to partner with brilliant and determined entrepreneurs along the way. Unconstrained by industry, AlleyCorp originates the ideas, hires the early teams, funds, launches, and grows each company, and maintains an integral leadership role from beginning through exit. AlleyCorp companies have collectively raised more than $2B in venture capital and employ thousands of people in New York City and beyond. On the investment side, AlleyCorp is one of the most active early stage funds in New York. Every company we found fuels a stronger foundation for new ideas and entrepreneurs.

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