Proof of Usefulness Report

Antler

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+652
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Antler is a globally recognized, high-impact venture capital firm with significant verifiable traction (1,300+ investments, 27 cities). However, the submission itself contains inaccurate data (wrong launch date, nonsensical revenue/traction text) and vague claims ('everyone'), which significantly lowers the Response Quality and Confidence scores. The high final score reflects the immense intrinsic value and scale of the actual entity (antler.co) despite the poor quality of the form entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+140.8
Technical Innovation+97.5
Evidence Of Traction+166.3
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+724.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+652

Project Details

Project URL
antler.co
Description
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

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