Proof of Usefulness Report

AlphaFund

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

AlphaFund appears to be an early-stage AI fintech startup based in Austin, TX, currently in a waitlist phase. The submission suffers from severe quality issues: the description is missing (replaced by an email), and the traction claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') are demonstrably false given the product's pre-launch status. While the market timing for AI investment tools is favorable, the lack of verifiable detail, confused financial metrics ('marketcap' vs revenue), and hyperbolic claims result in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+31.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.6
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
Description
contact@alphafundai.com

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