Proof of Usefulness Report

Ankar

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Ankar is a verified, high-potential Series A startup (raised ~$24M led by Atomico) developing an AI operating system for patent professionals. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional market fit, strong backing, and utility for major clients like L'Oreal, the submission data was extremely poor—containing false claims ('everyone' as audience, 'most people' as traction) and confusing terminology. The high score reflects the verified reality of the business, significantly dampened by the low quality and inaccuracy of the submission input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+80
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+617.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+535

Project Details

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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