Proof of Usefulness Report

Archway Software

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+551
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Archway Software is a verified Series B fintech company (raised ~$22M) spinning out of WaFd Bank. It solves a critical infrastructure problem for regional banks by connecting legacy cores to modern third-party apps. While the user submission contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' uses it and providing confusing revenue figures), independent research confirms the company has a substantial team (~50-125 employees) and a major flagship client (WaFd). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals and market fit, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+187.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+672.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+551

Project Details

Description
Archway Software provides a single access point to seamlessly connect any banking platform to third-party financial software providers, with pre-built integrations.

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