Proof of Usefulness Report

Alloy Automation

Analysis completed on 1/9/2026

+617

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

The project 'Alloy Automation' (submitted as 'SwiftStorm') demonstrates high real-world utility as a venture-backed (YC W20, $27M raised) iPaaS platform. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and empty metric fields. The score reflects the strong verifiable underlying business fundamentals (a16z, Bain Capital backing) significantly penalized by the poor reliability of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225

Audience Reach Impact+72

Technical Innovation+127

Evidence Of Traction+166

Market Timing Relevance+90

Functional Completeness+5

Subtotal+685

Usefulness Multiplierx0.90

Final Score+617

Project Details

Project URL

runalloy.com

Description

Alloy Automation (YC W20) is the integration \u0026 automation platform for ecommerce. Connect data \u0026 actions across 200+ apps. We serve both brands and SaaS companies. Reach out and learn more! \n\nTop brands use Alloy to automate all sorts of tedious fulfillments / operations tasks and to power more personalized marketing. Use Alloy to get more done with your lean team.\n\nWe’ve raised $27M+ from the likes of Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital and the founders of companies like Rent the Runway, Attentive, \u0026 Webflow.

Audience Reach

everyone

Target Users

everyone

Technologies

Automation, Cloud Computing, Energy Solutions

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